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Facing Life’s Problems

Facing Life’s Problems. Facing Hatred & Envy Facing Betrayal Facing Persistent Temptation Facing False Accusations Facing Ingratitude Facing Power & Responsibility Facing Painful Memories Facing Past Forgiven Sins. Facing Persistent Temptation Genesis 39:1-11. Joseph’s Problem

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Facing Life’s Problems

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  1. Facing Life’s Problems W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  2. Facing Hatred & Envy • Facing Betrayal • Facing Persistent Temptation • Facing False Accusations • Facing Ingratitude • Facing Power & Responsibility • Facing Painful Memories • Facing Past Forgiven Sins W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  3. Facing Persistent Temptation Genesis 39:1-11 • Joseph’s Problem • Potiphar’s wife “cast longing eyes on Joseph, and she said ‘Lie with me’” (Gen 39:7) • She persisted in tempting Joseph every day – (Gen 39:10) • She increased the aggressive nature of her temptation – (Gen 39:11,12) W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  4. Facing Persistent Temptation Genesis 39:1-11 Joseph’s Response 8 But he refused . . . 9 . . .How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (39:8-9) 10 . . . he did not heed her, to lie with her or to be with her. (39:10) 12 . . . he left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside. (39:11,12) W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  5. Facing Persistent Temptation Genesis 39:1-11 • Application • All of us will face temptation (1 Cor 10:13) • We can and should say “no” – (Gen 4:7; Pro 1:10) • Refuse to listen, and avoid temptation – (Pro 5:8) • RUN!! – (1Co 6:18; 10:14; 1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:22) W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  6. Facing False Accusations Genesis 39:12-23 • Joseph’s Problem • Falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife – • She told the men of her house – (14-16) • Then she told Potiphar – (17-19) • Potiphar puts Joseph in prison – (20) W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  7. Facing False Accusations Genesis 39:12-23 • Joseph’s Reaction • No longer tempted by Potiphar’s wife – • Could have allowed discouragement, hatred and bitterness to destroy him . . . • BUT – The Lord blessed Joseph – Implying that Joseph kept a faithful spirit – 21-23 W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  8. Facing False Accusations Genesis 39:12-23 • Application • We must keep our lives above reproach – but that will not guarantee our enemies will not falsely accuse us – (1 Pet 3:16; Luke 6:22) • Enemies will constantly watch us to discredit and accuse us – (Lk 6:7; 11:53,54). W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  9. Facing False Accusations Genesis 39:12-23 • Application • Too many brethren are too quick to believe false accusers without having any evidence. • When falsely accused – Let us be like Joseph and Jesus – • Retain our trust in God – • Remain faithful to God – • Be meek and humble - W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  10. Facing Ingratitude Genesis 40:1-41:16 • Joseph’s Problem • Joseph in charge of chief butler & chief baker – (40:1-4) • Each had a dream & Joseph interpreted them – (40:5-19) • The butler was restored to his position – but forgot about Joseph for two full years – (40:14,23; 41:1,9-13) W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  11. Facing Ingratitude Genesis 40:1-41:16 • Joseph’s Reaction • Joseph could have become bitter, despondent and sullen. • The two years did not make Joseph hostile, ungracious, or ungrateful for his release . . . • “. . . "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.“ (41:14,15) W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  12. Facing Ingratitude Genesis 40:1-41:16 • Application • Do not be like the butler – We should remember the good that others do for us – and keep our word – Phili 1:3,4 • We need to Keep a good attitude – even if others fail to demonstrate appreciation for our efforts – (1 Cor 15:58) W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  13. How do you respond to Temptation? False Accusations? Ingratitude? Surrender – or Overcome? Bitterness – or Trust in God? Sullen? Or Keep serving God? W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

  14. Facing Hatred & Envy • Facing Betrayal • Facing Persistent Temptation • Facing False Accusations • Facing Ingratitude • Facing Power & Responsibility • Facing Painful Memories • Facing Past Forgiven Sins W 65th St church of Christ / July 29,2007

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