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3. Finally, he flees. II Tim. 2:22. 4. Joseph succeeds where others have failed. 35:22 38:16 II Sa. 11:1f Jdg. 14:17 16:16 D. Joseph is falsely accused of attempted rape, leading to his imprisonment. v. 13-20 1. Mrs. Potiphar s lust quickly turns to hatred. v. 13 II Sam. 13 2. Joseph again suffers for his righteousness. Ps. 105:17-18 IV. How does what happened to Joseph apply to us? A. Workhard in yourvocation so that you might bring blessing to your employer and glory to God. Gen. 2:2 Ex. 20:9-10 Col. 3:23-24 Eph. 6:5-8 I Pe. 2:18,21 Mt. 5:18 B. Beware of temptation. 1. You willbe tempted, even (especially?) if you are doing God s will. 2. Don t think you can t fall into sin. I Cor. 10:12 Pr. 7:22 3. Don t you be the tempter. Pr. 7:10f Rom. 12:2 Js. 4:4 I Ti. 2:9 4. Learn to recognize temptation for what it really is. Pr. 2:16-19 5. What people often call love is often nothing but selfish lust, which can quickly turn to hatred. II Sam. 13:15 C. You can gain victory over temptation. 1. Overcome temptation by valuing your relationship with God above all else. Pr. 1:7 2:1f 15:3 4:23 Isa. 55:1f I Cor. 6:15-20 Ps. 51:4 Heb. 13:4 Num. 32:23 2. Overcome temptation by thinking of the rights and welfare of others. 3. Avoid tempting situations and stay busy. Pr. 5:8 Job 31:1 Mt. 5:29-30 4. When necessary, flee temptation. II Tim. 2:22 I Cor. 6:18 5. Count the cost of giving in to temptation. Gal. 6:7 Pr. 6:27f 7:21f 6. God willnot allow you to be tempted beyond your ability. I Cor. 10:13 Rom. 6:18 D. A believercan overcome any temptation or hardship by God sstrength. I Cor. 10:13 1. You don t have to be embittered when others abuse you. 2. God iswith you even in the midst of trials and temptations. Mt. 28:20 Heb. 13:5-6 3. Your faithfulness to God may not be rewarded in this life. Mt. 5:10-12 4. You can grow in the midst of adversity. Phil. 1:29 I Pe. 4:12-16 II Cor. 4:7-10 V. Concluding applications. A. God is still sovereignly working out His perfect plan. Rom. 8:28 1. Chains cannot hinder God s plan for Joseph. 50:20 II Ti. 2:9 Ps. 105:17f 2. Joseph is being prepared for his future work. 42:23 43:32 Rom. 8:28 B. How does our text point to Christ? 1. He successfully resists temptation as he trusts God. Mt. 4:1f 2. He learns through his suffering. Heb. 5:7-8 3. He suffers as the result of his faithfulness. 4. He is falsely accused. 5. He is silent before his accusers. Isa. 53:7 I Pe. 2:19-23 6. God prospers Him because of His faithfulness in suffering. Isa. 53:10 86
Life Dominating Problems: Drugs, Alcohol, Etc. I. Introduction. A. All kinds of addictions/diseases: drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, etc. I Co. 6:19-20 B. The problem is not a sickness, but rather sin! C. The problems with alcoholics anonymous (and other 12 step programs). 1. AHigherPower, but not necessarily the God of the Scriptures. 2. Acounterfeit (replacement) church. 3. You are characterized by your addiction for life. 4. Seeking recovery without biblical repentance, redemption, and reconciliation. II. The chief problem isidolatry. A. Sinners seek to find the satisfaction which is to be found only in the Lord in the things of the world. Pr. 21:17 23:29-35 1. Food and drinkwhich does not satisfy. Isa. 55:1-3 2. Broken cisterns. Jer. 2:13 B. You are aslave to sin (powerless). Ro. 6:17 Pr. 23:29-35 C. The good news is that in Christ you can be set free from sin. III. The answer: put off and put on. Eph. 4:22-24 A. Put off (quit) the old behavior. 1. In Christ you are a new creation. You are no longerwhat you used to be. II Co. 5:17 I Co. 6:9-11 2. God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. I Co. 10:13 3. Stay away from companions and situations which might bring temptation. Pr. 23:19-20 I Pet. 4:2-5 I Co. 15:33 5:11 Mt. 5:29-30 B. Put on (start) new behavior. 1. Find your rest, consolation, and pleasure in Christ. 2. Enjoy earthly blessings in moderation with thankfulness to God. I Tim. 4:1-5 3. Invest your time and money in the work God has given you: family, church, etc. Eph. 5:15-18 IV. Conclusion: hope for addicts. 87
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Life Dominating Problems: Drugs, Alcohol, Etc.<br />
I. Introduction.<br />
A. All kinds <strong>of</strong> addictions/diseases: drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, etc. I Co. 6:19-20<br />
B. <strong>The</strong> problem is not a sickness, but rather sin!<br />
C. <strong>The</strong> problems with alcoholics anonymous (and other 12 step programs).<br />
1. AHigherPower, but not necessarily the God <strong>of</strong> the Scriptures.<br />
2. Acounterfeit (replacement) church.<br />
3. You are characterized by your addiction for life.<br />
4. Seeking recovery without biblical repentance, redemption, and reconciliation.<br />
II.<br />
<strong>The</strong> chief problem isidolatry.<br />
A. Sinners seek to find the satisfaction which is to be found only in the Lord in the things<br />
<strong>of</strong> the world. Pr. 21:17 23:29-35<br />
1. Food and drinkwhich does not satisfy. Isa. 55:1-3<br />
2. Broken cisterns. Jer. 2:13<br />
B. You are aslave to sin (powerless). Ro. 6:17 Pr. 23:29-35<br />
C. <strong>The</strong> good news is that in Christ you can be set free from sin.<br />
III. <strong>The</strong> answer: put <strong>of</strong>f and put on. Eph. 4:22-24<br />
A. Put <strong>of</strong>f (quit) the old behavior.<br />
1. In Christ you are a new creation. You are no longerwhat you used to be.<br />
II Co. 5:17 I Co. 6:9-11<br />
2. God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. I Co. 10:13<br />
3. Stay away from companions and situations which might bring temptation.<br />
Pr. 23:19-20 I Pet. 4:2-5 I Co. 15:33 5:11 Mt. 5:29-30<br />
B. Put on (start) new behavior.<br />
1. Find your rest, consolation, and pleasure in Christ.<br />
2. Enjoy earthly blessings in moderation with thankfulness to God. I Tim. 4:1-5<br />
3. Invest your time and money in the work God has given you: family, church, etc.<br />
Eph. 5:15-18<br />
IV.<br />
Conclusion: hope for addicts.<br />
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