Joseph was a man of honor. You can be sure that when Potiphar's wife propositioned him, Joseph was tempted to sleep with her. This is a temptation few men can resist. However, Joseph found greater satisfaction is his honor. Would that all would do the same! There truly is more to enjoy in keeping one's integrity, and the good feeling lasts much longer than a few minutes of sexual gratification. When we honor God with our bodies, keeping ourselves unstained with sexual impurity, we clothe ourselves with His righteousness in a manner than cannot be accomplished in any other way.
On the other hand, Josephs are rare. If you find that you have not exhibited the same self-control as Joseph, don't despair. We serve a God who is gracious. If we bring our penitent selves to Him, having faith in His love and grace, He has promised to clothe us in the righteousness of Christ, purifying us, and cleansing us in His redemptive blood. It is then that we can begin anew and demonstrate the integrity of Joseph!
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