1.1 Joseph's resistance to Potipar's wife: Joseph's refusal to give in to the seductive advances of Potipar's wife is a testament to his purity and integrity. Genesis 39:7-10
1.2 The cost of purity: Joseph's purity came at a cost. He was falsely accused and imprisoned, yet he remained steadfast in his purity. Genesis 39:19-20
2.1 Joseph's diligence and integrity: Despite being a slave and later a prisoner, Joseph worked with diligence and integrity, reflecting his purity in his actions. Genesis 39:2-6
2.2 God's favor on Joseph: God's favor was upon Joseph because of his purity, and he was successful in everything he did. Genesis 39:23
3.1 Joseph's forgiveness towards his brothers: Joseph forgave his brothers who sold him into slavery, demonstrating his purity in his relationships. Genesis 45:4-5
3.2 Joseph's love for his family: Despite the wrongs done to him, Joseph showed love and care for his family, further demonstrating his purity in his actions. Genesis 45:9-11
4.1 Joseph's trust in God: Throughout his trials, Joseph trusted in God and acknowledged His sovereignty, reflecting his purity in faith. Genesis 45:7-8
4.2 Joseph's prophecy about God's faithfulness: Joseph prophesied about God's faithfulness to his descendants, showing his unwavering faith and purity in his actions. Genesis 50:24-25
5.1 The importance of integrity: Joseph's life teaches us the importance of maintaining integrity and purity in our actions, regardless of the circumstances. Proverbs 10:9
5.2 God's favor on the pure: Joseph's life is a testament to God's favor on those who maintain purity in their actions. Matthew 5:8
5.3 The power of forgiveness: Joseph's forgiveness towards his brothers teaches us the power of forgiveness and the purity it brings to our relationships. Colossians 3:13
5.4 Trusting in God's sovereignty: Joseph's trust in God's sovereignty, even in difficult times, encourages us to do the same and maintain purity in our faith. Proverbs 3:5-6