Mortification Will Be Turned to Joy

[Joseph's steward] said, "Let it be as you say: he who is found with it shall be my servant, and the rest of you shall be innocent." GENESIS 44:10 + Mortification Will Be Turned to Joy God is not planning evil against [the brothers] and is not aiming at their destruction. No, it is His purpose to humble and mortify them, in order that the subsequent glory, freedom, and joy may be greater and sweeter. Accordingly, the master of Joseph's house does not cease examining the sacks of each one after finding the money but goes on searching for the cup. He discovers it in the sack of Benjamin, who was the most innocent one of all. Now all pride, smugness, exultation, and triumphing perish wretchedly in one moment, since they were at the highes ... continue reading