Genesis 39:8 But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
My grandfather once told me in a warning tone that many a man has given up wealth, power, and more importantly respect of others just for the "thrill" of having sex with a woman. It is incredible to think that such a physical act can have such sway and power over what would appear to be the strongest of men. I do not believe I have ever heard of anyone making such a decision as this and later saying the consequences were all worth it.
Much has been written about Joseph of the Old Testament, but the incident with Potipher's wife is the one event that should stand out more than all the rest. A young man with power, good looks, and God's blessing. What more could a man ask for even above his freedom. Yet he was at a point if choice in his life. I guess from the short sighted view he did not seem to win with either choice. But even though he ended up in jail anyway, he still was able to stand before God innocent. God blessed him from the jailhouse to the palace. And even if he did not end up the number 2 man in Egypt he still pleased God with his decision.
In our lives we will face decision with bad consequences but God has entrusted us with so much. We could just in a moment of pleasure seeking loss it all. Or we could please God and let Him direct us. How can we commit such evil when He has given us so much to be steward over?
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