Let Me Bear the Blame


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God Centered Life (Genesis 45:1-15)

“It doesn’t take long to see that the single most distinguishing feature of Joseph’s life was his ability to relate everything to God.” – J. Boice

Daniel 5:6 6

Then the king’s face grew pale and his thoughts alarmed him, and his hip joints went slack and his knees began knocking together.

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I. Not become a bitter person.

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I. Not become a bitter person. • Single Remedy: Growing knowledge of God’s character & ways.

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II. See God working good.

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II. See God working good. • This is a faith & sanctification issue.

Nahum 1:7 7

The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.

Romans 8:28 28

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

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III. Willing to forgive others.

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III. Willing to forgive others. • Forgiveness is love in action.

“It was Joseph’s theology applied to his own circumstances that made it possible for him to forgive. It is when we are ignorant of God’s ways with us that we are most likely to nurture hatred and nurse grievances. It is accepting the sovereignty of God that releases us to forgive.” – L. Goligher