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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