Points To Ponder 10/24/2011

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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Sin may be private but it's never just personal. I always hurt others when I sin, even with secret sins.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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See Genesis 42:18-23 NIV

18 On the third day, Joseph said to them, "Do this and you will live, for I fear God: 19 If you are honest men, let one of your brothers stay here in prison, while the rest of you go and take grain back for your starving households. 20 But you must bring your youngest brother to me, so that your words may be verified and that you may not die." This they proceeded to do.
21 They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come upon us."
22 Reuben replied, "Didn't I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn't listen! Now we must give an accounting for his blood." 23 They did not realize that Joseph could _________ them, since he was using an ____________.
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