What's more important: people liking you or doing what's right? We know what the answer should be, but what is it really?
Doing what is right in today's society is harder than it may first appear. Sticking to one's guns—to our convictions—is something we must choose to do. It is not something that comes naturally.
Just look at the news. Look around you. You will see a plethora of people not doing right, and you will undoubtedly feel pressure to follow suit. Or at to least cut corners sometimes.
Doing what is right is thankless. It's isolating. It's hard. How does one do the right thing without losing heart?
In his message Survival Strategy for our Times, Chuck Swindoll addresses this exact question. He likens living right to growing up and becoming an adult. And by gleaning four commands and eight essential “musts” from the 14 words of 1 Corinthians 16:13: “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong,” he challenges us to realize our lives are on display 24-7—whether we like it or not, and to live accordingly.
Acknowledging the passive influence our lives have on others is only the first step. We must decide to do what is right. If there is any question in your heart whether you're choosing to do what is right, or you need some encouragement along the way, this message is for you.
By Robyn Roste
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