THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
We must pay attention to the wisdom found in this sacred text. If individuals who extract precious gold from the earth endure great toil and face numerous challenges to retrieve it, how much more should we immerse ourselves in the teachings of the Holy Spirit and allow these insights to enrich our lives? Consider the remarkable discernment of this extraordinary man, who, despite receiving abundant blessings from above and witnessing the growth of his wealth, such as livestock and a multitude of offspring, did not concern himself with constructing splendid buildings or acquiring extensive lands that could have easily been shared with his descendants. Yet many in our time pursue such earthly endeavors!
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Some, even with a single child, strive to amass vast fortunes, purchasing estates and erecting grand structures. It is commendable when wealth is amassed through just labor without causing harm to others. However, it is truly tragic and lamentable when one resorts to taking what belongs to others through theft, deceit, or legal disputes. If one were to inquire about the reason for this relentless greed for wealth, the answer would often be pointed at their child: all is done in the name of parental concern. While such individuals may seek to ease their conscience by citing their children, there are others without offspring who obsessively hoard riches, preferring to endure extreme hardships rather than offer even a small coin to those in need. In contrast, this righteous man, Jacob, harbored no such desires nor thoughts. When it became necessary for him to acquire a modest piece of land, he purchased a small portion from Hamor, the father of Shechem, for a mere hundred coins.