Рет қаралды 46
Joseph has gone from being his father's favorite son to being sold into slavery, yet he maintained his integrity and worked diligently for his master. When Joseph the immoral advances of Potiphar's wife, she retaliates with false accusations that result in his unjust imprisonment. Like Joseph, we too face injustice in various forms. In these moments, we are tempted to grow angry or question the goodness of God. Instead, Scripture calls us to trust the Lord and maintain godliness. Join us for session five as we examine how stand Upright in the face of injustice.
Verses Used:
Genesis 39:13-20
Matthew 11:2-6
Genesis 39:21
Deuteronomy 32:4
1 Peter 2:19-23
Discussion Questions:
The Bible calls us to patiently endure injustice. Why is this so difficult?
How does enduring injustice prove our faith in God?
Jesus is our example of how to deal with injustice. How did he act? (See 1 Peter 2:19-23)
How are we called to act when suffering unjustly?
We are also called to rejoice even when we are afflicted and unfairly treated. In what can we rejoice no matter the circumstances in which we find ourselves? How does rejoicing shift our perspective and even our attitude toward injustice?
Why is waiting on the Lord such a challenge? What does it say about our faith if we won’t? What does it say about our faith if we will?