“Away from Home”

Away from home.  That’s when temptation can be severe.

So it was with Joseph.  He was sold by his jealous brothers into slavery.  Then he was bought by Potiphar…a high official in the Egyptian government.

Soon he was his estate manager…and had become the object of passion by Potiphar’s wife.  When she tried to force him…he ran for his life.

Consider the setting.  Away from home… outside the parameters of usual restraints.   And…who would know?

But Joseph obeyed God…maintained his integrity…and went on to be second in command of Egypt.

What is the lesson?  Be very careful how you respond to temptation when the restraints are lifted.

 “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

 Away from home.