I - A Persistent Faith Is Not Shaken By Fierce Adversity - Tears, sorrow, distress, homesickness, afflicted Joseph. He was even hated and planned to be killed by his brothers and became slave in Egypt, but God was with him. His faith in God was not shaken by these trials.
II - A Persistent Faith Is Not Spoiled By Success Or Prosperity - Our faith is more likely to suffer a relapse in times of prosperity than in times of adversity. When everything is going well, that is a dangerous time for a child of God. Joseph though succeeded in life did not forget God. He did not forget God in times of abundance. This is a warning to all: God will take away our valuables if we forget Him.
III - A Persistent Faith Is Not Moved By The Most Subtle Temptation - Joseph was tempted by Potiphar's wife. Joseph did not say "I'd be hurting you." Joseph said: "It would be a great sin against God." The lesson is: The anger of man may be hard but God's anger is harder.
What disturbs you most?
1. A soul in hell.......or scratch in your appliances?
2. You're missing the worship service.......or missing a day's work?
3. Spiritual life not growing.......or your garden not growing?
4. Your Bible unopened........or your newspaper or text messages unread?
5. Church worship being neglected......or house work neglected?
6. Missing a good Bible study.......or your favorite TV program?
7. Your children late for Sunday School and Church.....or late for public and private school?
8. What really disturbs you most?
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