Day 18 Reading: Genesis 37-38, Matthew 12:22-50, Psalm 16 and Proverb 3:27-32 
Naughty boys would be a way to describe Joseph's brothers. Although, we do not know what they did at the time, we do know Joseph presented the bad news to Jacob, God's chosen man. Did Joseph realize that would deepen the hatred for him? In our families, we must make tough decisions to tell the truth, regardless of the consequences - let God do the rest.
"These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was pasturing the flock with his brothers. He was a boy with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives. And Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father." – Genesis 37:2 (English Standard Version)
"Loving Lord, I love you and your truth. It is your truth with love that changes me, and please give me the strength to face my loved ones with the truth. May your Spirit grant me the words to speak and love to express. In Jesus' name, Amen."
