Believe It Or Not! What We Discover When No One Is Looking

"Would you sleep with a man for $1,000,000?" Mark Twain* asked an attractive woman. 

"Yes, I probably would." 

"How about $5?" 

"What do you think I am, Mr. Twain!" 

"We've already established what you are, now we are just determining your price." 

~

This anecdote illustrates the difference between convictions and preferences. 

Preferences are fine if we're talking about fashion or food. But when we're talking about God's principles, we must have convictions. 

Convictions are not negotiable—they're not for sale at any price. Godly people believe what God's Word teaches even when those beliefs are mocked by culture (e.g. the biblical view of genders, abortion, sexual behavior, self-denial, and salvation).

They don't make exceptions and excuses. They stand firmly on God's Word even when it brings them insults (Matthew 5:10-12). 

When "no one is looking," genuine believers do what is right because they have convictions. 

The bottom line question is "who do we love?" If you don't know what I mean, read Christ's words in John 14:21.  

*This anecdote has been credited to a number of people. It may not have originated with Twain.

For additional insights into this subject, see Enjoying Obedience and the short Bite Size Bible Study on this topic (just three passages to ponder).

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