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!

How Not to Bow. Part [6] 07/16/2025 (Evening thought)

Genesis 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

When Adam listened to Eve, instead of God, he also bowed down to his wife, and the rest is history, for his single act of bowing down, set in motion a train of circumstances that went on to produce billions of other bowers. When against the plain command of The Lord, Joab did what David asked, by causing Uriah to be slain, and by lying when he did so, he also bowed down to David, and later on he repeated the very same error by numbering the people against the revealed will of God.

Joab obeyed David because of the philosophical concept that he held, that those who serve in any government are to yield implicit obedience to the dear leader, even if he or she directs you to do the very thing God has proscribed. Thus, it becomes a form of bowing down, for it is a flawed philosophy.

When Joab sent his befuddled narrative of Uriah’s demise in the battle to David, he bowed again for he was complicit in a crime, of which he knew better than to cover for David. And, he most likely will be lost eternally, for it seems as if he never gained the victory over bowing down. When kings instruct their officials, and those under their employ, to tell blatant lies, if the subordinates acquiesce to the boss’ request they will be bowing down, because bearing false witness is forbidden in the Scriptures.

1st Chronicles 21:3 And Joab answered, The Lord make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel? 4 Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.

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