How Not to Bow. Part [8] 07/17/2025 (Evening thought)

Genesis 39:6 And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favored.

Mrs. Potiphar would come into Joseph’s little office and just sit there staring lustfully at the young man. Her efforts may have included financial rewards and other such incentives for Joseph to depart from strict integrity. Day by day she would get more desperate in her efforts to exert maximum pressure, and then one day, when she couldn’t take it anymore, she tried choking Joseph into submission, until he had to run for his life with the stalker in hot pursuit.

So yes, Joseph suffered and endured tremendous pressure to bow down, yet he stood firm as a rock, not making excuses or provision for the flesh, as too many in our day often do….. Genesis 39:7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. 8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master knows not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;

Genesis 39:9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back anything from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? 10 And it came to pass, as she spoke to Joseph, day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. 11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.

Genesis 39:12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.

 May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

How Not to Bow. Part [7] 07/16/2025 (Morning thought)

Genesis 39:7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. 8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;

The reason why it’s important for us to understand the ramifications of bowing down to a false god is because when you bow down the very first time, it becomes easier to bow the second, and third time, and if there is not a change of heart, persons could become trapped in the habit of bowing. Again, whenever pressure of any kind is brought to bear against a person to do that which they know is wrong, if they buckle, they will have bowed down.

The commandment against bowing, also includes situations where immense pressure is exerted to make you bow, even to the point where one’s life may be in danger. And because we are living in an era where there is tremendous pressure being brought to bear against persons, for them to bow down by doing wrong, we must study from the Bible how not to bow. The history of temptations and consequent falls of God’s people throughout the ages is replete with all different types of pressures being brought against them to turn aside from a plain thus saith The Lord.

Pressure was exerted against young Joseph, as he went about his daily duties in Potiphar’s house. He was pressured night and day to depart from truth and duty. Minding his business and not interfering with anyone, pressure would come against his poor soul, from the most unlikely source. Mrs. Potipher used entreaties, solicitations, praise, seduction, threats, and whining. Her efforts quite possible could have included offers to help Joseph carry out the garbage, even as she was scantily clad in provocative clothing that leaves nothing to the imagination.

Genesis 39:9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word, God bless!