By Linda Tancs

Do you remember the story of Joseph and Potiphar (Genesis 39:1-20)? Potiphar was a guard in Pharaoh’s house when Jacob’s son Joseph (he with the coat of many colors) was sold by his brothers to a caravan of Ishmaelites, who in turn sold him to Potiphar. Joseph prospered in his duties–that, is, until Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him. He refused her advances in obedience to Potiphar, his master. Potiphar’s wife represents our temptations, those lures we know we need to resist. Do you resist them in obedience to your Master?

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As part of FOOT FORWARD MINISTRIES, Go Forward in Faith represents faith-based meditations for personal and professional growth. Follow us on Twitter @moveonfaith and join the Facebook group @goforwardinfaith.

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Linda Tancs is an author, consultant and avid blogger on various subjects. She holds a Certificate in Theology and Ministry, with distinction, from Princeton Theological Seminary. This blog is intended to foster contemplation on the role of faith in personal and professional development. Interested readers are invited to join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/goforwardinfaith. Follow us on Twitter @moveonfaith.

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