The Bible records Joseph as a just man [Greek - dikaios (δίκαιος)]:This is the same moral category used for figures like Noah, Abraham and Job.
It signifies a covenant-faithful man. This is indeed higher praise than the English translation provides.
WHAT DID HE DO WHEN HE FOUND THAT MARY WAS PREGNANT?
Matthew 1:18–19 says that before they came together, Mary was found to be with child. Joseph, being described as “just” (righteous), did not want to expose her to public disgrace, so he decided to “put her away quietly.”
1. He chose to put her away (which was his right to do).
2. He chose to do it quietly (of which he had no obligation to).
He chose love, and doing the right thing even in the face of apparent betrayal. Most of us would take the first option, but not the second.
This was a kind man, through and through. Don't let us get into the psychology and details of people who fall in love with toxic and unkind people!
We all know the story of how Joseph heard from God and changed his mind. How he married Mary and became a protector of her and the infant Jesus. We also need men and women who hear from God, and act on it.
Joseph's life was one of deep spirituality and quiet virtues that spoke loudly for all to hear. They still echo in our present generation for people to be spiritual and kind, calling for us to be able and willing to hear God, and to be kind to our fellow man.
Iyanu Tokede,
21st February, 2026.
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