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Choices

Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live.

Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Joseph was surrounded by those neither knew or even worshiped YHWH. No one in his family knew where his whereabouts. He could live any way he wanted, but it is notable that he retained his honor before God. By choosing to withstand the advances of his master’s wife.

Joseph gives two powerful reasons for his non-agreement with her wishes: He had gratitude for his master to whom he owed all that he had, and secondly, he had the fear of God. Remember, we have to live in consequences of our choices, don’t we? When we believe God, he will help us make the right choices. Lynne Conley

Additional scriptures for further study: 1 Kings 18:21; Proverbs 10:17; Matthew 16:24-26: Joshua 24:14-15; Romans 6:12-16; Ephesian 5:15-16.