Let Jehovah Fortify Your Marriage

KEEP DRAWING CLOSE TO GOD 

Read Psalm 97:10. Friendship with Jehovah is a vital source of moral protection. As we learned about God's endearing qualities and we endeavor to "become imitators of God, as beloved children, and go on  walking in love," we will be fortified to reject "sexual immorality and every sort of uncleanness."  (Ephesians 5:1-4) Knowing that "God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers," married couples work hard to let their marriage be honorable and free of defilement. -Hebrews 13:4.

Some of God's faithful servants have weakened their moral defenses by associating with non-Witness workmates after work hours. Even during work hours, temptations can arise. It was at his workplace that a handsome young man named Joseph realized that his employer's wife was very attracted to him. Day after day, she tried to seduce him. Eventually, "she said:  'Lie down with me!' But Joseph managed to run away from her. What helped Joseph  to keep his spiritual defenses intact under such tempting circumstances?  It was his firm resolve not to damage his relationship with God that safeguarded his chastity and integrity. As a result of his resolute stand, he lost his job and was unjustly imprisoned, but Jehovah blessed him.  (Genesis 39:1-12; 41:38-43) Whether at work or in a private setting, Christians need to avoid putting themselves in tempting situations with someone other than their marriage mate.

Next time: Let Jehovah Fortify Your Marriage - PUT ON THE NEW PERSONALITY

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015