Genesis 39: Tempted — But He Chose God

The pit was behind him. But the pressure wasn’t. Genesis 39 moves Joseph from slavery into opportunity. Potiphar’s house. Promotion. Trust. And then temptation walked in. Persistent.Private.Convenient. No one would’ve known. But Joseph did. “How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” He didn’t stay.He didn’t test his limits.He ran. And it cost him. False accusation.Prison.Reputation shattered. In this episode of Baker Mode, we break down what it means to choose integrity when no one’s watching — and how sometimes obedience doesn’t immediately lead to promotion. Sometimes it leads to prison first. But favor isn’t about position. It’s about presence. God was with Joseph in the house.And He was with him in the prison. When temptation knocks… Who do you choose?