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Throughout the Bible, sexual immorality is repeatedly condemned as a serious offense against God’s holiness. From the earliest commandments to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, Scripture warns of its consequences while calling believers to purity

The stories of those who fell into immorality serve as powerful reminders of the dangers of straying from God’s design for human relationships.

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One of the most striking examples of integrity in the face of sexual temptation is the story of Joseph in Egypt. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph found favor in the house of Potiphar, a high-ranking Egyptian official. But Potiphar’s wife soon cast her eyes upon Joseph and tried to seduce him.

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“Come to bed with me!” she urged, but Joseph refused, declaring, “How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9). Day after day, she pursued him, but Joseph remained steadfast. 

One day, when no one else was in the house, she grabbed him by his cloak. Rather than giving in, Joseph fled, leaving his garment behind. His righteous decision cost him his freedom, as Potiphar’s wife falsely accused him, but God later exalted him to a position of great honor.

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Joseph’s story demonstrates that resisting temptation is not always easy, but faithfulness to God is always worth it. “Flee from sexual immorality,” Paul later wrote, “All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually sins against their own body” (1 Corinthians 6:18).

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In contrast to Joseph’s example, King David’s story serves as a stark warning. At a time when kings went off to war, David remained in his palace. One evening, he saw a woman named Bathsheba bathing on a rooftop. Instead of looking away, he inquired about her and, despite knowing she was married, sent for her and slept with her (2 Samuel 11:2-4).

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What followed was a downward spiral of sin. When Bathsheba became pregnant, David attempted to cover it up by bringing her husband, Uriah, home from battle. But when Uriah refused to spend the night with his wife, David orchestrated his death in battle.

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God was displeased. Through the prophet Nathan, David was confronted with his sin: “Why did you despise the word of the Lord by doing what is evil in his eyes?” (2 Samuel 12:9). Though David repented, the consequences of his actions rippled through his family for generations.

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Jesus raised the standard even higher, teaching that “anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:28). The apostle Paul warned the early church to avoid all forms of sexual sin: “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality” (1 Thessalonians 4:3).

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From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is clear—God calls His people to purity, and the consequences of disobedience are severe. Yet, His grace is always available for those who turn to Him in repentance.

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