“How Can I Do This Great Wickedness?”
Think of some of the movies, TV shows, books, or magazines that are currently popular. What are the standards of morality presented by those media offerings? How do those standards differ from the Lord’s standard as taught in the scriptures and by Church leaders?
The moral behavior of society often differs from the moral standards that the Lord has established. While the standards of society can change, the Lord’s standards are constant.
This lesson discusses the experiences of one man who followed the Lord’s standard of morality and other men who did not. The lesson also discusses the consequences of following or not following the Lord’s standard.
OVERVIEW:
- Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers.
- Joseph refuses to “sin against God.”
- Shechem, Reuben, and Judah commit serious moral sins.
Reading Assignment – study the following scriptures: Genesis 34; 37–39.
Here is the handout for this week’s lesson: Old Testament Lesson 11.
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