In the ancient world, Egypt was admired as one of the most sophisticated nations. Where does our little Jew boy Joseph find himself? Sold as a slave to Egypt after he bragged to his brothers about a dream he had about them bowing to him.
Through hard work, Joseph built himself up from the bottom as a common slave to eventually running Potihphar's household. Lonely and neglected, Potihphar's wife felt her world had let her down. She had power over her slaves but not her own life. She tries to convince Joseph to sleep with her. He does the noble thing and run's away.
Joseph's story should remind us that we do have power over the tempter, Satan. Like potihphar's wife, satan has influence over peoples lives but no power over his own, his fate is sealed. The next time the devil comes with temptation, remind him of his future.
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