It’s About Choices

“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it?” Romans 6:1-2

One of the toughest trials Joseph faced involved Potiphar’s wife. Day after day she tried to entice him to sin against God by committing adultery with her. When Joseph refused, she became enraged and falsely accused him of making sexual advances toward her. “As she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not listen to her to lie beside her or be with her” (Gen. 39:10).

Never think you can play with sin and walk away untouched. Joseph understood this. He also realized that no matter how minor the sin may appear, it has enormous consequences. Even though Potiphar believed his wife and Joseph wound up in prison, he was not forgotten by God. The Bible says, “The LORD was with Joseph and extended kindness to him...” (Gen. 39:21).

Despite the confining circumstances, God applied His mercy and grace to the situation. Later, Joseph became one of the most respected men in Egypt. Through his obedience, the entire nation of Israel was saved. When you make obedience your first choice, you will reap the rewards of a right decision. Should you fall to temptation, ask God to forgive you and cover you with His grace.

Sin is always a matter of choice.