Genesis 39:9 “No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?”
“Sore Thumb sticks out.”
Unfaithfulness and infidelity is rampant and has invaded and destroyed morality, ethics and integrity in the world. A life with pristine moral and ethical values is looked down as abnormal, conservative and ridiculed.
Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers at around 17 years. The brawly young man feared God and was faithful to his master. His brilliant attitude and excellent work ethics promoted him as the chief of the slaves in Potiphar’s house. Jewish commentators say that Joseph was in slavery and prison for 13 years. He worked for Potiphar for a year and was incarcerated unlawfully for 12 years. He was promoted as the Prime Minister of Egypt at 30. In about 12 months, the wife of Potiphar advanced to molest his purity but Joseph fled from her infidelity and unfaithfulness. For doing what was right spiritually and morally he was imprisoned for 12 long years! Yet, there was no regret in Joseph for choosing a praiseworthy lifestyle of morality and loyalty. In due time God promoted him as the ruler of Egypt.
Holding high spiritual, moral and ethical values will make us stand out like a sore thumb. But standing for what is right, pure and holy will leave an indelible mark of significance. “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart” (2 Timothy 2:22). Even to date, the Jewish leader, Joseph’s name is inscribed in the historical scrolls of Egypt.
Stand Up:
1. Fear: Fear of the Lord will make us stand out like a sore thumb and fleeing from unrighteousness is the pathway to significance.
2. Faithful: Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men (Proverbs 22:29). Faithfulness rewards.
3. Fidelity: Fidelity and loyalty are rewarded with honour, praise and everlasting joy.
Stand up against the tidal waves of the world for integrity, fidelity and faithfulness.
Prayer: Dearest Holy Spirit, be my strength and guide to live a life worthy of purity, fidelity and honesty. Amen.
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