Joseph was the worst sort of brother, snobby, self-centered, and certain of his own superiority. Is it any wonder his brothers hated him? All throughout Genesis we see this pattern of brother hating brother and the problems that emerge. Jealousy is a cancer that destroys everyone it touches and when favoritism is shown it breeds resentment. It is only when we put aside favoritism and work to ensure the well-being of all that we can truly work toward the Beloved Community of God.