IN THE WORLD
Genesis 41:50
"And to Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah priest of On, bore to him."
This is a very curious situation in the life of Joseph. Joseph, a believer in Yahweh, married the daughter of a priest an Egyptian god. An emphasis of Scripture is for believers to not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. We are "in the world, but not of the world." I suppose Joseph could have remained celibate, but I don't know all the facets of the drama. Perhaps this marriage was not his choice but was forced upon him. This I do know. Sometimes I am put into situations that necessitate becoming involved in the world system. It is unavoidable if I am to exist in this world. The challenge is to keep my faith intact. Joseph remained strong in his faith, and so can I.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: The Believer must remain vigilant to keep his faith strong while he lives in this alien world.
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Have a strong day. Love you.
Genesis 41:50
"And to Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah priest of On, bore to him."
This is a very curious situation in the life of Joseph. Joseph, a believer in Yahweh, married the daughter of a priest an Egyptian god. An emphasis of Scripture is for believers to not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. We are "in the world, but not of the world." I suppose Joseph could have remained celibate, but I don't know all the facets of the drama. Perhaps this marriage was not his choice but was forced upon him. This I do know. Sometimes I am put into situations that necessitate becoming involved in the world system. It is unavoidable if I am to exist in this world. The challenge is to keep my faith intact. Joseph remained strong in his faith, and so can I.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: The Believer must remain vigilant to keep his faith strong while he lives in this alien world.
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Have a strong day. Love you.
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