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#biblestudy #Impulsiveness #JacobandEsau #mindfulnessdoc snipes provides #cognitivebehavioral tools for #pastoralcounselingIsaac and Rebekah had Esau and Jacob. Twins who fought even in the womb.God said to her, “Two nations are in your body. Two tribes are now inside you and will be separated. One nation will be stronger than the other. The older son will serve the younger one.”Esau became a hunter. Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.Sometimes what we expect does not come to pass. (Esau to be the leader)Two people from the same place can go in different directions. We all must find our path.How can you avoid getting in situations in which you are “famished” or overly “thirsty” and tempted to take the first source of comfort that comes along?Jacob had a scarcity mentality and Esau had no distress tolerance. How does G-O-D especially Prudence, earnestness, respect, truthfulness and compassion help you make better choices.BreatheEvaluate the situationThink about options and consequencesAct tentativelyHow might Jacob and Esau's behavior impact their parents? Did they even think about that?Chapters:00:00:02 - The birth of Esau and Jacob00:01:43 - The Importance of Recognizing Individual Differences00:03:32 - The Birthright and God's Plan00:04:02 - The Changing Roles and Cultures00:04:22 - Jacob's Nurturing Qualities and Foreshadowing00:04:45 - Isaac's Love for Esau and Reflections of Oneself00:05:09 - Appreciating Differences and Diversity00:07:01 - Temptation to cheat and manipulative behavior00:08:50 - The Impact of Cheating on the Class00:09:24 - Esau's Immediate Gratification00:09:46 - Making Choices for Immediate Rewards00:10:09 - The Consequences of Exchanging the Birthright00:10:32 - Vulnerability to Being Taken Advantage of00:10:38 - The Importance of Distress Tolerance Skills00:11:15 - Avoiding Impulsive Decisions in Times of Hunger and Thirst00:12:08 - Jacob's Scarcity Mentality vs Abundance Mentality00:12:26 - Creating a Rich and Meaningful Life without Distress Tolerance00:14:20 - The Importance of Prudence and Respect00:16:05 - The Importance of Consideration in Transactions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices