Section 2: The Mother-Son Dynamic - Rebekah and Jacob

Now let's look at another relationship that teaches us important lessons - the story of Rebekah and Jacob. This shows us how crucial maternal accountability is in preparing sons for godly relationships.

Mothers, listen carefully: it's essential that you establish accountability for your sons at an early age. This preparation should cover their values formation, financial responsibility, emotional maturity, and building resilience. You're preparing them for godly courtship and marriage.

But Rebekah made critical mistakes that we need to learn from. She had a favorite - Jacob - and she elevated him above both God and her husband Isaac in her priorities. This favoritism led to enabling destructive behavior.

Jacob had serious character issues. He consistently wanted his way, even when it was unearned. He stole Esau's birthright through deception. Later, he had two wives but only loved Rachel, creating family dysfunction. His manipulative tendencies were rooted in patterns his mother allowed to develop.

Instead of standing firm against Jacob's stealing and manipulation, Rebekah actually supported his wrongdoing. She failed to consult with her husband about their son's behavior and even helped Jacob deceive his father to obtain the blessing.

The consequences were severe: Jacob had to flee from home, family dysfunction continued for generations, and there were ongoing issues within his bloodline.