Acting Wisely
Read the Bible through:
AM – Psalm 90-95 : PM – Rom. 4
TELLING GOD’S TRUTH
Genesis 40:21-22
21 “Then he restored the chief butler to his butlership again, and he placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand. 22 But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.”
Read the Bible through:
AM – Psalm 90-95 : PM – Rom. 4
TELLING GOD’S TRUTH
Genesis 40:21-22
21 “Then he restored the chief butler to his butlership again, and he placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand. 22 But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.”
College students who take a course in business communication learn there are effective ways to deliver good and bad news and that withholding vital information from those who need it is unethical – even when the audience may not like what we have to say. While it is easy and enjoyable to convey messages we know others will like, communicating bad news is tough for everyone involved.
When Pharaoh’s chief baker asked Joseph to interpret his dream, Joseph could have made up an interpretation to avoid making the baker unhappy. However, he was honest and told the baker the dream meant death was imminent.
As difficult as it must have been Joseph told the baker the truth. Are we, like Joseph, committed to telling God’s truth when we witness? Or do we sidestep issues, such as sin in order to avoid awkward situation?
Father, help me to be bold and truthful as I tell others about You.
