and I never realized just how many lessons there are to be learned from
Joseph and Potiphar's wife. (Genesis 39)
Joseph was very successful in all that he did. Did you ever wonder about
that?
1. God blesses the faithful!!!
2. A godly person makes a great employee. (3-6)
3. God often blesses those associated with the righteous. (5)
4. NO ONE is exempt from temptation (7)
5. Physical beauty carried a greater challenge...(Joseph was well built
and
handsome) (6b)—Learn to understand your beauty in godly ways, not just
in
earthly ways)
6. Adultery is a sin against your own body and the body of another. It is
also a sin
against God. (9 cf;, 1 Corinthians 6:18)
7. Joseph understood the value and fragility of trust. If we want to be
trusted with
greater opportunities and responsibilities we must be trustworthy!
(9)
8. Temptation does not simply rear its ugly head and then, when rejected,
disappear forever. Rather, temptation can be persistent. But know this:
God will
not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, but will provide way
of escape.
(10, 1 Corinthians 10:13). NOTE that 1 Corinthians 10:13 does not pertain
to the burdens
of life. It does not say we will not be given trouble and burdens in
life...it says we will be able
to escape the TEMPTATIONS that come our way.
9. RUN from temptation and sin!! (12-13)
10. Bad things happen to good people. The righteous are often deceived,
manipulated, lied about,
and abused. the righteous must remain faithful regardless of
circumstances! (13-18)
11, Wherever Joseph was, he became a leader. Leadership is not a matter
of circumstance; its about
acting responsibly and taking responsibility. (19-23)
12. Even in your darkest hour, God is there to watch over you. (21)
I cant take credit for this bible lesson, it is taken from my Wednesday
night bible class
study guide Stories of the Bible/Creation thru the Exodus. I invite/encourage you to attend the church of Christ in your area for more straight from the bible teachings!!
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