Choices

Every day we make thousands of decisions. Often one decision leads to another and another and so on. Many of these choices are decisions between doing a good thing or doing the wrong thing.

Making the choice to do the wrong thing can lead to a series of bad choices. For instance, if we tell a lie it often leads to a series of falsehoods to cover the original lie. The only way to break the chain of lies is to correct the original lie and tell the truth. This will probably hurt a bit, but it prevents a lot of pain in continuing the lie.

We all fall into this trap, whether it be lying, inappropriate relationships, procrastination, greed, or any number of other wrongs.

What can break this cycle? Integrity. Do what you know is right. That can be hard, if not impossible, in your own strength. I know that I am weak in a lot of areas. But I also know where to find strength to do the right thing.

Philippians 2:13 says, “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Strength to do the right thing is found in God.