The Great Prostitute

In the book of Revelation,  John was led in the Spirit to meet an unusual woman, one who had the name written on her forehead as, “Babylon the great the mother of prostitutes and of the abominations of the earth.‭‭” According to John this name was a mystery (Revelation‬ ‭17:5‬). This was the dress code for the woman: “There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries.” (Revelation‬ ‭17:3‭-‬4‬). By appearance, this lady looked quite sophisticated and scary to behold. The Great Prostitute was a representation of a religious system as we have seen that in the book of  Revelation, women often represented the religious systems. This religious system wasn’t new, and to the readers of John’s apocalyptic letter, this woman is a known figure who spans through Genesis to Revelation. 

Then the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. (‭‭Revelation‬ ‭17:3‬)

The Great Prostitute or Babylon the Great was first revealed in Genesis. Nimrod was believed to be the great ancestor of Babylon:
“He was a mighty hunter before the Lord; that is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the Lord.” The first centers of his kingdom were Babylon, Uruk, Akkad and Kalneh, in Shinar.” ‭‭(Genesis‬ ‭10:9‭-‬10‬). At Genesis 11, we see the rebellious nature of Nimrod’s kingdom. While God wanted mankind to populate the earth, this alternative religious system had a rebellious plan: “They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.” ‭‭(Genesis‬ ‭11:3‭-‬4‬). God wasn’t pleased with this rebellion and “the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city.” (‭‭Genesis‬ ‭11:8‬).

Babylon later re-emerged as a powerful kingdom that attacked Israel (God’s chosen nation) and caused the people to conform to the alternative religious lifestyles that were predominant in the Babylonian kingdom. This occupation that lasted for several years depicts the presence of a false religious system and the rebellion against God. Like the literal depiction of the woman John saw in his vision, the ancient empire of Babylon sat on many waters and controlled nations and territories. She was rich from the spoils of the nation’s she overcame and within her, adultery was poignant. In fact, while in Babylon, God people were forced on different occasions to bow down and serve strange gods or risk losing their lives. 

In the New Testament,  the Great Prostitute or Babylon is considered an affront to God’s power and dominion. She stood for the rejection of God and the acceptance of evil religions that promote vile lifestyles. In Revelation,  the Great Prostitute was revealed as the system that collaborated with the nations to move away from God: “With her the kings of the earth committed adultery, and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries.” (Revelation‬ ‭17:2‬). ‭‭This woman as John saw in his vision was drunk with the blood of God’s holy people, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus ( ‭Revelation‬ ‭17:6‬). John was greatly astonished when he saw her. This woman rode on a beast which has seven heads and ten horns. The beast in the book of Revelation is a representation of the antichrist. The waters on which the prostitute sits, refer to peoples, multitudes, nations and languages (Revelation‬ ‭17:15‬). She was drunk with the blood of God’s holy people depicting her evil schemes against the body of Christ and how she manipulated the death of believers. Literally, this woman is a depiction of the worldwide religious system in rebellion against God.

When we read the book of Revelation,  we need to dedicate time to understand the images and symbols used. These will give us a holistic understanding of the vision John saw. The influence of the Great Prostitute is still seen nowadays. She has transformed into many things but her mandate remains the same: to lead people, cities and nations to rebel against God. Be on the lookout, watch and pray before you become a prey to her cunning tactics. 

Gomer: The wife of Hosea

The unfaithfulness of the people of God and God’s love and mercy for them even in their unfaithfulness is a big theme that runs from Genesis to Revelation. The book of Hosea symbolizes this theme through the life and ministry of Hosea. As a prophet of God, Hosea was the mouthpiece of God and He revealed to the people God’s words and God’s ways. Hosea lived during the reigns of four kings of Judah and one king of Israel. The unfaithfulness of the people to God had resulted in several prophecies on how God intended to remove them from their lands. However, God also revealed His promise of restoration. Hosea’s marriage and children became signs and messages to the people.

So he married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. (Hosea 1:3)

Hosea 1:2 states that, “When the Lord began to speak through Hosea, the Lord said to him, “Go, marry a promiscuous woman and have children with her, for like an adulterous wife this land is guilty of unfaithfulness to the Lord.” Thus, Hosea’s marriage was to be a symbol of the unfaithfulness of the people to God. Hosea obeyed God and he married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son (Hosea 1:3). Through the word of God, the son was named Jezreel because God was going to soon punish the house of Jehu for the massacre at Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel (Hosea 1:4‭-‬5). Gomer had another daughter and the Lord said to Hosea, “Call her Lo-Ruhamah (which means “not loved”), for I will no longer show love to Israel, that I should at all forgive them. Yet I will show love to Judah; and I will save them—not by bow, sword or battle, or by horses and horsemen, but I, the Lord their God, will save them.” (Hosea 1:6‭-‬7). Gomer had another son and the Lord said, “Call him Lo-Ammi (which means “not my people”), for you are not my people, and I am not your God.” (Hosea 1:9).

Gomer and her children were symbolic of the state of Israel and Judah. Gomer represented the unfaithful people of God and Hosea represented the faithful God. Gomer’s unfaithfulness to Hosea did not cease after marriage. In fact, she left to follow another man and the Lord said to Hosea, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.” (Hosea 3:1). Through this God showed that although the people had turned away from Him, He still loved them and was willing to go after the sinful people just to show them His love.

Hosea had to buy back his wife from the arms of another man. Hosea 3:2-3 states that Hosea bought Gomer back for fifteen shekels of silver and about a homer and a lethek of barley. Hosea told Gomer, “You are to live with me many days; you must not be a prostitute or be intimate with any man, and I will behave the same way toward you.” Just like Gomer was redeemed by Hosea, the sinner has been redeemed with the priceless blood of Jesus. It cost God the life of His only begotten Son to pay the ransom for our sins. Yet we all, like Gomer, keep moving from the arms of Hosea (God) to the hands of another man (sin).

One of the goals of the book of Hosea is to cause the people to return to God. Hosea 6:1-2 states that “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.” And God on His part says to His people, “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6). Israel was admonished to “sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you.” (Hosea 10:12). It is time for us to return to the Lord!

Oholah and Oholibah: The two adulterous sisters

The book of Ezekiel is full of different imagery depicting the state of the nation’s of Israel and Judah. Women were mentioned in different places referring to real women such as the enchantresses or women depicting the character of societies. All throughout scripture, the people of God have been given feminine attributes and are sometimes referred as the bride of God, the bride of Christ, daughters of God, daughters of Zion among many others. These feminine attributes include positive characteristics such as compassion, empathy, caring, loving,respectful, appreciative etc. However, some of the feminine depictions of the people of God demonstrate characters that show the weaknesses of the females. For example, we see greed, susceptibility, physical and emotional weakness among many others. Two such feminine depictions are mentioned in the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel 23:1 states this: “The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother. They became prostitutes in Egypt, engaging in prostitution from their youth. In that land their breasts were fondled and their virgin bosoms caressed.”

The older was named Oholah, and her sister was Oholibah. They were mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem. (Ezekiel 23:4)

The verses 2-3 of Ezekiel 23 explain the moral state of these women: they were prostitutes. These women were born by one mother and their moral decadence was the same. Their prostitution was done in Egypt. The verse reveals this truth: “The older was named Oholah, and her sister was Oholibah. They were mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.” These women are not nameless. Oholah and Oholibah were daughters of the most high God. This revelation implies that the book is referring to symbolic daughters. Oholah and Oholibah refer to the nation’s of Israel and Judah. The very detailed description of their prostitution in Ezekiel 23:5-23 shows how the nations of Israel and Judah forsook God and chased after all the foreign gods in the lands they dwelt. They lusted after gods without power. They defiled themselves with the high and mighty. Oholah’s sin led to her deliverance to the Assyrians. The Assyrians stripped her naked, took away her sons and daughters and killed her with the sword. She became a byword among women, and punishment was inflicted on her (Ezekiel 23:10).

Even with all these, her sister Oholibah was not moved. She even carried her prostitution further to the Assyrians, the Chaldeans, the Babylonians. Then a prophecy was given against Oholibah: “For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am about to deliver you into the hands of those you hate, to those you turned away from in disgust. They will deal with you in hatred and take away everything you have worked for. They will leave you stark naked, and the shame of your prostitution will be exposed. Your lewdness and promiscuity have brought this on you, because you lusted after the nations and defiled yourself with their idols. You have gone the way of your sister; so I will put her cup into your hand.” (Ezekiel 23:28‭-‬31). The detestable practices of Oholah and Oholibah attracted God’s judgement. In Ezekiel 24:36-39, The Lord said to Ezekiel: “Son of man, will you judge Oholah and Oholibah? Then confront them with their detestable practices, for they have committed adultery and blood is on their hands. They committed adultery with their idols; they even sacrificed their children, whom they bore to me, as food for them. They have also done this to me: At that same time they defiled my sanctuary and desecrated my Sabbaths. On the very day they sacrificed their children to their idols, they entered my sanctuary and desecrated it. That is what they did in my house.”

If we are appalled by Oholah and Oholibah, imagine God! As much as we might want to condemn these two symbolic sisters, we should reflect on our own lives as believers. Has anything taken the place of God in our lives? Do we care more about things of the world as compared with the things of God? Do we desire or even covet the “gods” of the world? God doesn’t want us to lack, but He warns us to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). If God is not enough for us, nothing will satisfy our insatiable needs. If our desire is to be like others and attain things, we might be drawn away from God and drawn towards those things we crave for. Satisfaction and contentment in God is relevant for our Christian journey.

Bethsheba: Widow of Uriah and wife of David

Whenever people use their position of influence to get things done their way even if it hurts others, we equate such people as evil, wicked and lacking empathy. If the only way to achieve your self interests is to hurt and step on the weak and the vulnerable, then you have no compassion. There are many people who rise to the top or achieve their goal on the backs of the weak and vulnerable. Such people go the extra mile to get what they want no matter the consequences on the people around them. David, Uriah and Bethsheba’s story in the Bible depicts such wickedness. Uriah left his wife home to fight for the nation and the king who was expected to lead the army to war idled at home and impregnated the wife of the committed soldier. When the king’s attempt to cover his sin failed, he devised a plan which led to the death of Uriah. Uriah’s death left his wife in a vulnerable state. Meanwhile, the king had another plan. 

After the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing David had done displeased the Lord. (2 Samuel 11:27)

Bethsheba’s life changed suddenly because she took a bath at the time the king was taking a walk on his roof. An activity of general body hygiene led to a series of other events that ultimately led her to lose her husband and marriage. We can’t blame Bethsheba since she was the vulnerable person in this incident. Uriah’s death was reported to Bethsheba when she heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she mourned for her husband (2 Samuel 11:26). Right after the mourning was over, David sent and fetched her to his house, and she became his wife, and bore him a son. However, David’s actions displeased the Lord (Samuel 11:27). David’s insatiable desire did not just lead to adultery, he progressed to murder. If you think David was too sudden to marry Bethsheba, remember Abigail and how he quickly married her right after the death of Nabal.

Just like Abigail, Bethsheba couldn’t have resisted the offer to marry the king. First, she was in a vulnerable position and if her one-night stand with the king was exposed, she would face the consequences of it. Second, being a woman without a husband and living alone could attract men of all sorts. She was not safe even while her husband was alive but away fighting for the nation. Thirdly, she was already pregnant for David and instead of living the life of a concubine, she couldn’t resist the offer to live the life of the king’s wife. Was Bethsheba aware that David had her husband killed? We don’t know that but what we know is that the widow of Uriah became the wife of the king right after her mourning period. Bethsheba might have had to keep a straight face among the other wives of David. She was the newbie who seemed to have the attention of the king. She lost Uriah but became the king’s favourite wife. The story is far from over. If you are reading this post and are unhappy with David’s actions, imagine the Lord. 

Bethsheba’s story is relevant in the 21st century. On a daily basis, we still hear similar stories of how the weak and vulnerable people are coerced to do things that satisfy the whims and caprices of the mighty and powerful. There are many people who have suffered the fate of Uriah. They went out to do a good cause but they were used as stepping stones to achieve the desires of their masters. In some cases, women do not even have the right to choose their own spouses. Others are married off to pay family debt. David’s marriage to Bethsheba was out of inconvenience. He did that to cover his vile actions. 

Finally, if you are a person of authority, do not take the weak, the poor and vulnerable people for granted. The God of the rich and famous people, is the same God of the poor and vulnerable. He will surely avenge every evil. 

Bethsheba: When plans go wrong

There are times that our bad actions trigger the ripple effects of other things. My father always says that if you tell one lie, you will probably need a thousand more lies to cover your tracks. This is so true. Whenever you do something wrong and you need to cover your tracks, you tend to do more wrong stuff to make sure that your first action is not seen. The only solution to this ripple effect of sin is to avoid the very first attempt to sin. If you overcome the first desire to do evil, there is no need to cover up your track. The temptation of Adam and Eve, and the temptation of Jesus were all based on similar levels. The devil was interested in the things that would make them desire other things other than God: the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life. Eve succumbed to the sin, Adam followed suit and the result was a flawed humanity (Genesis 3). On the other hand, Jesus overcame his temptation and ultimately accomplished God’s purpose of salvation. 

Bethsheba had no intention to cheat on her husband until king David requested for her presence and ended up sleeping with her. The one night with the king began a cycle of sin. Bethsheba was pregnant for David while Uriah was still at war. David was informed about this and his first action was to send for Uriah. David sent word to Joab, the army commander: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent him to David. When Uriah came to him, David asked him how Joab was, how the soldiers were and how the war was going. Then David said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king was sent after him.” (2 Samuel 11:6‭-‬8). David’s plan was for Uriah to go home and sleep with Bethsheba so the baby would be known as Uriah’s baby. Remember, there was no DNA test available then. However, Uriah slept at the entrance to the palace with all his master’s servants and did not go down to his house (2 Samuel 11:9). When David inquired of Uriah, this was Uriah’s response: “The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, and my commander Joab and my Lord’s men are camped in the open country. How could I go to my house to eat and drink and make love to my wife? As surely as you live, I will not do such a thing!” (2 Samuel 11:11). Such a loyalty was missing in David’s own life. Even when David got Uriah so drunk the next day, Uriah still didn’t go to sleep with his wife. David’s plan failed. 

In it he wrote, “Put Uriah out in front where the fighting is fiercest. Then withdraw from him so he will be struck down and die.” (2 Samuel 11:15)

All this while, Bethsheba was home managing her predicament. She had no idea that the king was looking for ways to cover his sinful action. David initiated plan B. The second plan was barbaric. David sent a letter to Joab through Uriah. The letter was Uriah’s death sentence. The very loyal Uriah did not know that his own hands carried a decision to kill him. In the letter, David wrote this: “Put Uriah out in front where the fighting is fiercest. Then withdraw from him so he will be struck down and die.” (2 Samuel 11:14‭-‬15). David succeeded in this plan and Uriah was killed by the enemies he had risked his life and pleasure to fight against. Uriah was actually pushed into his own death by the plan of his own king. What an evil plan! Bethsheba’s one night with the king caused her the life of a very loyal husband. I am sure David did not plan to kill Uriah before he slept with Bethsheba. His one sin, generated a cycle of other sins. 

Imagine Bethsheba waiting at home to know what to tell Uriah about the pregnancy. They had no mobile phones so Bethsheba was not in communication with Uriah. The beautiful wife of Uriah carried the child of a king. The king who didn’t want to be shamed killed the husband of Bethsheba to cover his sinful action. The story is far from over. God hates sin and what David did was obnoxious to Him. 

Before you press that sin button, know that you will need a lifetime of lies to cover that single act. Be sober minded and be ready to weigh your actions with the word of God. The only solution to this ripple effect of sin is to avoid the very first attempt to sin.
God hates sin. 

Bethsheba: Uriah’s wife but pregnant for the king

Imagine watching a movie with a plot twist and knowing that the actions of the protagonist would ultimately lead to trouble. Even if you shake your TV, the storyline wouldn’t change. I have a similar experience whenever I read the story of David and Bethsheba. There are times I wished David went to war instead of staying home. There are times I wished I could just cover David’s eye with my palm so he couldn’t see Bethsheba taking her bath. Yet, there are other times I wish I could whisper to David ears not to inquire about Bethsheba. Finally, there are days I wish I could hide Bethsheba so that David’s servants wouldn’t find her. From the trajectory of my wishes, you could trace the progression of David’s desire and the sin it led him to commit. In case you believe God didn’t give David any warning prior to that, you are mistaken. David knew very well that what he was doing was wrong. The consciousness of his actions and his insistence shows that David refused to hear the still small voice from God. Similarly, whenever we are about to make a wrong move, whether a believer or unbeliever, there is this inner voice that prompts us of our actions but most times, the very determined fail to listen to God’s voice of caution. 

Bethsheba was minding her business in her house. She took a bath which was a good general body hygiene routine. She had just had her period and went to do the monthly purification afterwards (2 Samuel11:4b). David’s insatiable desire did not cease when he was told that Bethsheba was the wife of Uriah. Instead of going to his own wives and concubines to satisfy his desire, David went ahead to do the unthinkable. King David sent messengers to get her. She came to him, and he slept with her. Then she went back home. (2 Samuel 11:4a and c). What was David thinking? He had all the women but Uriah,  the loyal soldier, had just one. Sometimes, I wish I would know Bethsheba’s reaction to this situation. Did she refuse? Did she resist the king’s request? Was she forced? Did she give in to David because of fear? Was she promised gifts? Was she excited about being attracted to the king? We might not have answers to all these questions but one thing stands out: David was the giant slayer, the king of Israel and the one who welded all the power, while Bethsheba was a helpless woman, alone in her house, without the presence of her husband. Whatever conspired between David and Bethsheba, before David had intimacy with her, only God knows and God wasn’t pleased at all. 

The woman conceived and sent word to David, saying, “I am pregnant.” (2 Samuel 11:5)

The deal was done. David was satisfied and Bethsheba went back to her home. However, whatever sin is committed in secret would surely come to light. Sometimes it takes time but it will definitely be revealed. Bethsheba went back to her normal routine but what she didn’t know was that the one night spent in the bosom of the king wouldn’t be forgotten just like that. Before long, Bethsheba started seeing changes in her body and her monthly period failed to show up. The woman was in trouble. Her husband was still fighting the battles of Israel and since her last purification, only king David had slept with her. The secret is revealed. David’s desire had translated to a baby. The married woman was pregnant with another man’s child. What! Bethsheba sent word to David, saying, “I am pregnant” (2 Samuel 11:5). I am sure I am not the only one who asks questions like, “why will God allow such sinful acts to be recorded in His Holy book?” Well, a charge for us to avoid such dangerous paths. If David, the man after God’s own heart could condescend to such a sinful situation, we are not immune to sin.

Bethsheba might have been worried sick with fear and shame. She did not plan this. What would become of her. According to the law, sleeping with another man other than her husband is liable to punishment. She slept with the king and though she could be exempted from this punishment, what will happen to her marriage? She cannot force the child of the king on her innocent husband.

Not many of us want to be in such a situation. The psychological and physical stress alone could make you lose your sanity. Maybe, Bethsheba had no control over what happened between her and David. The lesson for us to learn is that, if you are in a position of power, don’t hurt the people with your actions. If we can avoid compromising situations,  we should stay far away from things that could pull the sin trigger. 

The Bible is clear that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). As much as it depends on you, don’t move to where you will be compromised. Avoid ungodly conversations. Don’t watch things that can trigger certain desires. Bethsheba was just bathing but David saw a woman he could have intimacy with. Avoid people who take you for granted.

Potiphar’s wife: The seductive and evil woman

Rachel’s first son Joseph landed into trouble with his own brothers for both his words/dreams and Jacob’s favouritism.  Ultimately, the sons of Jacob grew tired of him, tried to kill him but ended up selling their own brother as a slave. Reuben had tried to rescue Joseph but it didn’t work. Far away in Egypt, Joseph’s new owners sold him to Potiphar, the captain of the guard. Even in slavery, Joseph prospered and the Lord was with him. When his master saw that the presence of Joseph was the trigger of all his blessing, “he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the Lord blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the Lord was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field. So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate.” (Genesis 39:5-‬6a). The Bible doesn’t miss the details of Joseph’s physical appearance: Joseph was well-built and handsome. He probably had sixpacks, heavy muscles, about six feet, and had a face that glowed. These physical features attracted the wife of Potiphar. Since the Bible did not give her name, we will refer to her as Mrs. Potiphar. Of all the blessings that Joseph brought to the household of his master, Mrs. Potiphar only saw his body and his face. She started fantasizing about Joseph, daydreaming about what such a well-built man can offer her emotionally and ignored the fact that she was fully married to one of the powerful men in the land. 

Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” (Genesis 39:6b‭-‬7)

When Mrs. Potiphar couldn’t keep her adulterous feelings to herself, she opened up to Joseph. Genesis 39:6b-7 records that “Joseph was well-built and handsome and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” Mrs. Potiphar did not care about the consequences of her action. She is the perfect description of the adulterous wife described by Solomon in Proverbs:
“This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, ‘I’ve done nothing wrong.” (Proverbs 30:20)
“For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave. She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths wander aimlessly, but she does not know it.” (Proverbs 5:3‭-‬6)
Joseph, a man who feared God, and with full knowledge of the consequences of such an adulterous relationship told Mrs. Potiphar, “How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9b). When Mrs. Potiphar saw that Joseph would not give in, she initiated plan B, to force Joseph to sleep with her. So when the opportune time came, when Joseph was all alone with her in the house “she caught him by his cloak and said, “Come to bed with me!” But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house.” (Genesis 39:12). The enraged and shamed woman proceeded to initiate an evil plan C. 

Mrs. Potiphar lied against Joseph and that ultimately took Joseph to Prison (see Genesis 39: 13-20). What she missed was that even in prison “the Lord was with him [Joseph]; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden” (Genesis 39:21). Joseph left the prison as a prime minister of Egypt. If Mrs. Potiphar was alive, she would have bowed to Joseph and paid him homage. The evil she cooked backfired and God turned it around for good. There are many types of  Mrs. Potiphar in our societies. Such women ignore the fact that marriage is to be kept holy. They move about as busy bodies causing aimless young men who are greedy for money to fall into their traps. Mrs. Potiphar type of women are careless and their major desire is to be satisfied in bed. They don’t understand risk and will do everything possible to have extramarital affairs. They could be married to the most powerful men in society but their insatiable sexual desires are never satisfied by their husbands. They maintain a very high standard of satisfaction and these young men are sometimes forced to take unhealthy aphrodisiacs in order to satisfy the cravings of such women. 

Dear young man, stay away from married women. Dear young woman, no married man is good for you. Don’t be a home breaker. Even if they promise you enough money and a very good lifestyle, know that they are dragging you to hell. Joseph stood the test of integrity, he suffered momentarily but was ultimately vindicated. If you fail to control your actions, your actions will drag you to a very bad place. Hell is real!