Friday, April 26 ~ We must obey God as ruler rather than men.​—Acts 5:29.

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Friday, April 26

We must obey God as ruler rather than men.—Acts 5:29.

 

Consider the courage Joseph showed when Potiphar’s wife tempted him to commit sexual immorality. He must have known that he could face severe consequences if he refused her. Even so, rather than give in, he showed courage and took decisive action. (Gen. 39:10, 12) Rahab is another example of courage. When Israelite spies went to her home in Jericho, she courageously hid the two men and helped them to get away safely. (Josh. 2:4, 5, 9, 12-16) When opposed by the Sadducees, the faithful apostles, who had seen the courage that Jesus displayed, would not stop teaching on the basis of Jesus’ name. (Acts 5:17, 18, 27-29) Joseph, Rahab, Jesus, and the apostles displayed an inner strength that motivated them to perform good works. Their courage was not overconfidence. It came from reliance on Jehovah. We too face circumstances that require courage. Rather than rely on ourselves, we must rely on Jehovah.—2 Tim. 1:7. w17.09 29 ¶6-9

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Potiphar's wife : A Woman Scorned is an allusion to a line from the 1697 play The Mourning Bride by William Congreve:

 

 "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, 

  Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned"