The Test of Integrity
What is striking is that Joseph did not abuse that power—not once! God had raised him up from slavery, and he never forgot how marvellous a deliverance that was.
Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
What is striking is that Joseph did not abuse that power—not once! God had raised him up from slavery, and he never forgot how marvellous a deliverance that was.
Leadership calls for the stretching of creativity. If you are a leader, you will occasionally find yourself up against a blank wall.
Do you serve under someone else's authority? Obviously, most of us do. How's your spirit, your attitude, toward that person to whom you answer?
No amount of solid family ties will fit you for heaven. Only through Christ will you be included in His family roll call.
As children of God, we're to listen to the voice of God and ask, Is God in this? Does this please Him?
I think it is safe to say that we are to trust one another, but we are never to trust one another's nature.
You say you want to be considered great some day? Here's the secret: walk by faith, trusting God to renew your attitude.
Attitude is so crucial in the life of the Christian.
Joseph could never have spoken such words of reassurance if he had not fully forgiven his brothers. You cannot genuinely embrace a person you've not fully forgiven.
This was Joseph's second part of the final exam. First came the vertical test. Had his brothers gotten to the place where they read the hand of God into their daily life? Yes.