Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness

Charles R. Swindoll

May 1998 · Great Lives Series Book 3 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this ebook

In a world where faith is fading and integrity is rare, the life and legacy of Joseph shine bright, showing us that following God brings hope even in the worst of circumstances. Join bestselling author Charles Swindoll as he sheds light on a man whose tenacious faith kept him strong in the face of temptation, danger, and torment.

Great Lives: Joseph presents a fresh look at one of the most intriguing characters in the Old Testament and focuses on the virtue of forgiveness in the face of deceit and betrayal.

From his famous multi-colored coat through the jealous rage that prompts his brothers to sell him into slavery to his astounding rise to national power, Swindoll follows Joseph through temptation, imprisonment, his ascension in Egyptian society, and the brothers who deceived him.

Despite the incredible challenges he faced throughout his life, Joseph stood firm, exemplifying what's possible when ordinary people maintain their connections with God.

In Great Lives: Joseph, the third installment in Swindoll's bestselling Great Lives from God's Word series, Swindoll traces the life and legacy of a man who exemplified grace under pressure, teaching us how to:

• Be quick to forgive
• Live with integrity
• Trust God every step of the way

Joseph's story reads like an epic novel, filled with intrigue, tension, temptation, and torrential emotions--but it heartens us as we face the same kinds of difficulties today, proving that we can triumph over whatever life sends our way.

Ratings and reviews

For a long time i felt i dealt with pain and forgiving people. This book dealt with me in the forgiveness portion on how a person who truly forgives treats those that hurt me with love respect and grace. So many beautiful quotes the author left behind. One of my favorite bible characters has been joseph the dreamer and i've learned things about joseph that i missed. how Joseph managed everything with excellence and how God blessed him with more. How everything was for a reason and how it is necessary to know that God needs to be with us to do anything and everything in life.

I am in a trial right now and I tell you what, I don't read very much but I couldn't put this book down. I prayerfully read this book along side my wife, I am in Kuwait and my wife is in the states. She listened on CD and I read. Such a wonderful book. I will recommend to believes as well as non believers alike. I will always share this book. I love it can't wait to read David next.

I have this book and it's one of my favorite from Pastor Chuck Swindoll. God bless you and the ministry.

About the author

Pastor Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word. Since 1998, he has served as the founding pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, but Chuck’s listening audience extends beyond a local church body. As a leading program in Christian broadcasting since 1979, Insight for Living airs around the world. Chuck’s leadership as president and now chancellor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation of men and women for ministry.