We all love to be told we look nice, right?
We all love to be desired by someone, right?
There's nothing wrong with that.......or is there?
How far are you willing to go to get that compliment?
How much are you willing to lose just to have others tell you how beautiful you are?
How much are you willing to sacrifice to feel desired?
Is our need to be desired more important than all the things we used to hold dear?
Potiphar was a man who seemingly had it all. He had a prestigious job in the palace guard. He probably lived in luxury. He more than likely had many friends. And his wife was beautiful, I'm sure.
Potiphar's wife was a woman that many others envied. She had an important husband. She probably had every "modern" convenience available. And she had the attention of almost everyone.
Everyone except the one person she sought after the most.
I believe that Potiphar had become so important in his job that somewhere along the line, he forgot to keep his wife close to his heart. In turn, Potiphar's wife felt neglected. She had everything she could ask for, except her husband.
How many times have we been there?
Potiphar's wife started seeking attention from every possible source in an effort to repair that missing piece of her heart. But when her efforts didn't turn out the results she was looking for, she sought to destroy everyone around her.
Have any of us tried to substitute other things or people for what we were really needing?
Think about Potiphar's wife before you put on that outfit, fluff your hair a few extra times, reapply your lipstick, or bathe in that intoxicating scent all because you know there is a chance that a certain someone might see you. Especially a certain someone who is completely off limits.
Are you interested in learning more about this strange little love triangle? Come join us as we study the Bad Girls of the Bible over at Christian Momma and find out more.
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