Gen 39:7 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 39:7-12: Joseph Resists Temptation This passage describes how Joseph faces a very difficult test while working in Potiphar’s house. Potiphar’s wife tries to tempt Joseph to do wrong, but Joseph refuses her day after day. He chooses to honor God and his master instead of giving in to sin. Joseph’s firm stand shows the power of faith and the importance of keeping a pure heart, even when no one else is watching (Genesis 39:7-12 ). v. 7 : Potiphar’s wife notices Joseph’s good looks and tries to tempt him by asking him to lie with her. Her sin begins in her eyes, showing how dangerous it is to let our eyes and thoughts wander in the wrong direction (Job 31:1 ).

‏ Genesis 39:7

Genesis 39:7-12: Joseph Resists Temptation

This passage describes how Joseph faces a very difficult test while working in Potiphar’s house. Potiphar’s wife tries to tempt Joseph to do wrong, but Joseph refuses her day after day. He chooses to honor God and his master instead of giving in to sin. Joseph’s firm stand shows the power of faith and the importance of keeping a pure heart, even when no one else is watching (Genesis 39:7-12 ^a).

v. 7: Potiphar’s wife notices Joseph’s good looks and tries to tempt him by asking him to lie with her. Her sin begins in her eyes, showing how dangerous it is to let our eyes and thoughts wander in the wrong direction (Job 31:1 ^b).