Dr. Shane Posted March 11, 2007 Posted March 11, 2007 I sometimes wonder if God helped refined Joseph by allowing him to be sold into slavery and put in prison. While Jacob instructed him well in the Lord, it seems he also spoiled him rotten. His time in Egypt refined him into being the shining example of faith that we know. In fact, I do not believe there is one of Joseph's sins mentioned in the Bible. Except for those that consider wearing jewelry a sin (Gen. 41:42). Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
jasd Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 >>While Jacob instructed him well in the Lord,<< Prov 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. >>In fact, I do not believe there is one of Joseph's sins mentioned in the Bible.<< Rom 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Rom 9:21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor? It seems that Gd (though not always or entirely) overlooks the transgressions of those vessels He’s made unto honor. David and the showbread for example... Quote
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