Here, Jacob leaves Laban without telling him, with God's approval.
Laban has treated Jacob unfairly for 20 years. Sometimes the best you can do when treated unfairly and they do not admit fault, is show them their fault (Matthew 18:15) and depart indefinitely and as amicably as possible. Appealing to God as you do so. Jacob does this, preserving his family and estate as best he can.
God gives us these times to test and grow our faith in Him (Hebrews 12:3-11). We are tempted to grow bitter against God (Heb. 12:15), but should instead focus on God's promises to us, and remind our family of them (Gen 31:13).
Psalm 13 was an excellent supplemental reading this morning.
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