…7 And it came to pass after these things that his master’s wife cast longing eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Lie with me.”
• The condition or quality of being free from contamination, corruption, or mixture — morally, spiritually, or physically.
• Living with undivided devotion to God — keeping your heart clean from sin, your motives right, and your life aligned with His Word.
1. TEMPTATION ALWAYS COMES BEFORE PROMOTION
Joseph’s temptation wasn’t just _____________; it was _________l. The enemy wanted to derail his purpose before his season of influence. If Satan can’t get you with pride, he’ll try to get you with impurity.
Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.
Yielding to temptation opens the door to sin.
Temptation itself isn’t sin — yielding to it is.
When we __________ with the thought instead of ___________ it, it triggers a spiritual chain reaction:
1. Desire – the thought enters.
2. Deception – we justify or entertain it.
3. Disobedience – we act on it.
4. Death – it leads to separation and destruction.
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
3. PURITY IS ABOUT CHARACTER
True purity isn’t just avoiding outward sin — it’s maintaining a pure heart and motive before God.
Joseph didn’t resist Potiphar’s wife out of fear, but out of reverence for God.
“How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” — Genesis 39:9
Joseph’s moral compass was rooted in _______________, not religion.
What do you do when no one is ______________
Joseph was alone. He could have easily justified compromise — no one would have known.
And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Purity is proven in ___________ decisions, not public ones.
Private purity always precedes public promotion.
5. PURITY PROTECTS GOD’S PRESENCE
When we walk in purity, we guard the sense of God’s presence and favor in our lives.
The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
6. PURITY POSITIONS YOU FOR DESTINY
Every destiny requires discipline. God will not promote what He cannot trust.
Purity isn’t about perfection; it’s about a ___________ pattern of obedience and repentance.
When we choose purity, we choose long-term blessing over short-term gratification.
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.
With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
This week, be intentional about what you allow into your heart and mind through your eyes, ears, and conversations.
Ask yourself daily: “Is what I’m watching, listening to, or saying drawing me closer to God or dulling my sensitivity to His presence?”
Before temptation comes, decide in advance where you stand.
Write down one area where you’ve been tempted to compromise and declare your conviction out loud:
“I choose to honor God in this area, even when no one is watching.”
Hide the Word in Your Heart
Memorize Psalm 119:9–11 or another verse on purity.
Spend a few minutes each day meditating on it and praying,
“Lord, let Your Word cleanse my thoughts and guide my choices.”
Practice Private Integrity
Do one thing this week that no one else will see — an act of honesty, kindness, or
obedience — simply because you know God sees it.
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