The biblical story of Jacob and Esau illustrates how family rivalries can emerge from parental favoritism, deception, and broken trust. Their parents, Isaac and Rebekah, started with prayer but later showed clear favoritism, while the brothers engaged in manipulation and impulsive behavior. Despite human failures, God remained faithful to His promises and continued working through this flawed family. The key to healing family relationships lies in submitting to God through prayer and developing a foundation of praise and gratitude.