Charles Spurgeon Commentary Genesis 27:12-15

Charles Spurgeon Commentary

Genesis 27:12-15

1834–1892
Baptist
Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon Commentary

Genesis 27:12-15

1834–1892
Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver. And I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing. And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son. Only obey my voice, and go fetch me them. And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother. And his mother made savory food, such as his father loved. And Rebekah took the goodly garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son." — Genesis 27:12-15 (ASV)

And Esau, altogether a man of the world, one very like the sons of other families around, took care to adorn himself in fine clothing. It seems always more fitting to the worldling than the Christian. Jacob had an outfit good enough for this occasion, but the worldly man had not. I wish that those who fear God were less careful about personal adornments. There are far better ornaments than gold can buy—neat ornaments and comely clothing—may we all possess them.