The Power To Do The Right Thing

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations in which it is very difficult to do what we know is right.

A simple example of this with which everyone can relate is truth telling. We have all been in situations in which we knew the truth and we knew that speaking the truth was the right thing to do and, yet, speaking the truth was going to be uncomfortable.

This is why doing what is right is noble, courageous and, even, impressive.

(And in some areas of life doing what is right can be downright rare.)

In Christianity we understand that consistently doing what is right will require power we do not possess—the power of the Holy Spirit.

You might ask, “Could I pray and ask the Holy Spirit to give me strength to do the right thing?”

Yes. In fact, that would be a wise prayer for all of us.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” –Jesus, Acts 1:8

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

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People of Integrity

Sometimes we do the right thing and yet we reap negative consequences.  It stinks when that happens.  But it happens because the right thing isn’t always the easy thing or the popular thing.  Let’s encourage each other to do the right thing anyhow.  This is part of what it means to be people of integrity.

Do The Right Thing Anyhow

Most of the time, we are very clear on matters of “right and wrong”.  But, frankly, it can be tiring to do the right thing.  It can be frustrating to do the right thing.  It can be harder to do the right thing.  It can be more costly to do the right thing.    …Hey, let’s be the ones—with God’s help and strength—who do the right thing, anyhow!