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Genesis 39:7-12 | Resolved: Pursuing Purity & Avoiding Temptation
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Resolve to love God so much that you hate sexual sin.
Genesis 39:7-12
I. Expect Temptation’s Targeted Attacks (v.7)
II. Enumerate the Reasons Why Sin is Very Stupid (vv.8-9)
III. Draw the Battle Lines Far From Temptation—Not on the Edge (vv.10-12)
Application Questions
- Consider some of the prominent former pastors who have given in to sexual sin. What lessons can you glean from these public failures?
- Read Genesis 39:9 and 1 Corinthians 6:18-7:1-5. While it is true that "all sin is sin," what makes sexual immorality uniquely grievous to the Lord?
- Read Genesis 39:8-9 and Psalm 103:2. Start working on your own personal list: What are the reasons that giving in to sexual sin would be particularly stupid and destructive in your life? How might regularly revisiting a list like this, inspired by Psalm 103:2, fortify your love for God over sin?
- Read Genesis 39:10 and Matthew 5:29-30. Joseph drew his battle lines far from temptation by refusing even to "be with her" day after day. In your daily routines, where might you be "dancing on the brink" of sin, such as through media, relationships, or environments? What practical steps can you take to ruthlessly eliminate gateways to temptation and pray daily against it (Matthew 6:13)?
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