DCLM Higher Everyday 17 September 2025 — The Worth Of Wisdom

Topic: The Worth Of Wisdom

Key Verse: “How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God” (Genesis 39:9).

Text: Genesis 39:7-10

7And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.

8But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;

9There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

10And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

Message

The Bible story of Joseph and his encounter with the wife of Potiphar, his master, remains a masterpiece for any youth that wants to have a lasting success. Wisdom and the fear of God keep one from doing something that would later lead to regrets. Joseph’s master’s wife wanted him to commit adultery with her with the assurance of false safety and secrecy.

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A foolish boy in such a situation would have been attracted to the promise of temporary enjoyment and false sense of security. Such illicit relationship would probably have come with other benefits like extra portion of food, clothing, money and promise of freedom. But Joseph was wise enough to see the danger that lies behind such a sinful action. There is nothing secret that will not be revealed. His master would have found out, and would have resulted in instant death sentence. His dream would have died with him and hell would have been waiting for him. Someone said that it is better to avoid anything that starts sweet but ends bitter and embrace that which starts bitter but ends sweet.

Quote: But Joseph was wise

Challenge: Fear God and obey His words.

Prayer for today: My God, help me to act wisely always, in Jesus’ name.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)