Genesis 39:1-20
"Joseph in Potiphar's House"
In the first half of this section, we see Joseph rising to prominence in the house of his master, Potiphar. We must note, though, that every time the Bible mentions Joseph's success or blessings, the Lord is I\in the same verse as the blesser or success-giver.
With promotions and responsibility come greater & stronger temptations to fall away. Joseph, when he was head over the whole household (under Potiphar, of course). While Potiphar was away, his wife began tempting Joseph, trying to seduce him. Eventually, his refusals were too much and she framed him, landing him in prison.
I'm sure Joseph was thinking something along the lines of "Why, God?"He had everything going for him (except slavery) and his master's wife had to go and ruin it. Great! Well, Joseph's actions were in accordance with God's word; plus, check out what Simon Peter has to say (1 Pet 2:12, 19-20).
My encouragement, then is do the Godly action, despite what may be thrown at you from out of nowhere.
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