As she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not listen to her to lie beside her or be with her.This is a verse that impressed itself upon me earlier this year. As a kid, I remember this... incident only happening once. It wasn't until relatively few years ago that I realized that this was an ongoing issue, for who knows how long. Every day she would approach him, and every day he would refuse. I have to wonder if he started finding ways to avoid her, so that she wouldn't be able to try that day.
I used to think that this verse shows a real resiliency in his character, very unlike that of most people today when faced with major temptation. However, now I do wonder whether it was resiliency, or just that he wasn't susceptible in that area. If so, it may be a first among males, but I suppose it's possible. After all, there are certain areas where I have been frequently exposed to temptation, but never had a second thought against refusing; one example would be drinking, or for a more benign example speeding. However, I'd be lying if I said that this is an area I was pure in. If I had the opportunity, and if my musings are correct, I'd probably trade vices with Joseph in a heartbeat.
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