In our reading today we see the glaring difference between living with God in mind and living with self in mind:

• Joseph’s godly example – Joseph lived with God in mind. When tempted by Potiphar’s wife, his response is clear – “How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” When pressed, he runs lest he sin against God. How are you being tempted to sin against God? How will you respond? How might you grow in living with God in view?
• Judah’s selfish example – While Joseph flees temptation, Judah seeks it out by approaching Tamar. Rather than living with God in mind, he is thinking only of himself. Earlier Judah suggested to his brothers that they sell Joseph to the traders. He says, “What profit is it….” For twenty shekels of silver he sells his brother. In what ways are you living selfishly for your own gain?