“‘How could I do such a wicked thing?
It would be a great sin against God.’”
Genesis 39:9c-d (NLT)
It would be a great sin against God.’”
Genesis 39:9c-d (NLT)
Source: Trusting God in the Secret Places | Sarah Geringer (proverbs31.org)
Excerpt:
It’s so easy to tell ourselves that “secret sins” don’t really matter — the purchases we don’t really need, the videos we shouldn’t watch, the fantasies we shouldn’t entertain. I’ve been tempted in all these areas and failed more times than I can count. But the more I choose integrity when no one else sees, the stronger my trust in God becomes.
I want to be a woman of integrity for God’s glory and an example to my daughter. I want her to learn that trusting God in the secret places is a mark of integrity, something that will strengthen her faith as she grows. It protects me, and it will protect her, too.
Father God, thank You for the gift of integrity. I want to trust You more in the secret places where I am tempted to sin because no one else sees. Guide me with Your Holy Spirit’s conviction and help me follow Jesus’ example. May I be a woman of integrity for Your glory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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