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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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