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Genesis 37-47
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2 The LORD was with Joseph, so he
succeeded in everything he did as he
served in the home of his Egyptian master.3 Potiphar noticed this and realized that the
LORD was with Joseph, giving him success
in everything he did.
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38So the king said to them, "No one could
possibly handle this better than Joseph,
since the Spirit of God is with him."
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Beloved son Betrayed sibling
Betrayed sibiling Honored servant
Honored servant Condemned prisoner Condemned prisoner Favored prime
minister
Joseph bounced back after every
tragedy in his life.
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If the Lord delights in a mans way, he
makes his steps firm; though he stumble,
he will not fall, for the Lord upholds himwith his hand.
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Biblical world view:
Utilizing andUtilizing and
managingmanaging allall
resourcesresources GodGodprovides for theprovides for the
glory of God and theglory of God and the
betterment of hisbetterment of his
creation.creation.
Central essence:
ManagingManaging everythingeverything
God brings into theGod brings into the
believers lifebelievers life thatthathonorshonors God andGod and
impacts eternity.impacts eternity.
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#1: Live a life of integrity#1: Live a life of integrity
(Morality issue).(Morality issue).
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8but he refusedhe refusedand said, "My master isn't
worried about anything in his house,
because he has placed me in charge ofeverything he owns. 9No one in my
master's house is more important than I
am. The only thing he hasn't given me is
you, and that's because you are his wife. IIwon't sin against God by doing such awon't sin against God by doing such a
terrible thing as thisterrible thing as this."
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Those who have been given a trust must prove faithful
(1 Cor.4:2)
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Do not be weakened by your situation.
Do not be deceived by persuasion.
Do not be gentle with your emotions.
Do not be confused by the immediate
results.
Resist the first tiny thrill of temptation, lest it widen aResist the first tiny thrill of temptation, lest it widen abreach big enough to admit the ocean. Rememberbreach big enough to admit the ocean. Remember
thatthatno temptation can master youno temptation can master you unless you admitunless you admit
it withinit within. - F.B. Meyer
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Undeserved treatment from family.
Unexpected restrictions from
circumstances.Untrue accusations from people.
We cannot choose what happens to us.The only thing we can choose is
our response to it.
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For what credit is there if, when you
sin and are harshly treated, you endure
it with patience?B
ut if when you dowhat is right and suffer for it you
patiently endure it, this finds favour
with God.
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But he knows the way that I take; when he
has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
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He gives strength to the weary and increases
the power of the weak. Even youths grow
tired and weary, and young men stumble and
fall; But those who hope in the Lord will
renew their strength. They will soar on
wings like eagles; They will run and not grow
weary, they will walk and will not be faint. More verses: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Psalm 30:5
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#4: Always remember to give#4: Always remember to give
God the glory.God the glory.
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When God started opening doors for
Joseph, he never forgot to point people
to where credit is due.
I cannot do it, Joseph replied to
Pharoah, but God will give Pharoah
the answer he desires.Gen. 41:16
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#5: Live a life of integrity.#5: Live a life of integrity.
(Work ethics issue)(Work ethics issue)Genesis 46:31-47:26
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The way we do our work is a revealing
display of character.
Work is a demanding arena of pressure.
Work is an exacting test of our
efficiency.
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Who are you when youre at home?
Who are you when youre at work?
Who are you when youre at church?
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He planned with wise objectivity.Genesis 46:31-34
He submitted to authority with loyal accountability.
Genesis 47:1-7
He arranged for survival with personal integrity.Genesis 47:14
He accepted the challenge with innovative
creativity.Genesis 47:20-26
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