The relationships between Jacob, Esau, Laban, Rachel, and Leah were complicated. It seems like they were all scheming against each other. However, some of them schemed for themselves, while others schemed to further God's plans. While the morality of such scheming seems dubious, other Bible passages such as the Parable of the Talents show that the Kingdom and God's plan are often more complex than we'd like.

From Wild Branch Community in Brenham, Texas.