— “Obedience to God may cost you, but He will never forsake you.”
📖 Summary
Christians must act by conscience and truth, not convenience.
When obedience seems costly to your company,
remember: God values integrity more than profit.
However, ensure your action reflects humility and love — not pride or rebellion.
1️⃣ Introduction | “My faith-based choice caused problems at work.”
Many believers face this tension — honesty that offends, conviction that costs.
But Scripture commands:
“We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29).
God calls us to faithful witness, not reckless confrontation.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Truth Always Honors God
📘 Acts 5:29 (ESV) — “We must obey God rather than men.”
📘 Daniel 3:17–18 (ESV) — “Even if He does not deliver us, we will not serve your gods.”
📘 Colossians 3:23–24 (ESV) — “Work heartily, as for the Lord.”
→ Obedience to God is non-negotiable, even when it costs us.
3️⃣ Theological Insights | Righteousness Before Results
📜 John MacArthur — “Faithfulness to truth outweighs all pragmatic concerns.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — “Holiness means choosing truth over convenience.”
📜 John Piper — “True joy is not a comfortable conscience but a clean one.”
📜 Tim Keller — “Faithful work shows both honesty and humility.”
📜 Westminster Confession, Ch.20.2 — “God alone is Lord of the conscience.”
4️⃣ Misconceptions vs Biblical Truth
| Misconception | Problem | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|---|
| “Speaking truth justifies any tone.” | Harshness | Truth must be spoken in love (Eph 4:15). |
| “God’s will guarantees success.” | Presumption | God rewards faithfulness, not outcomes. |
| “Faith means rejecting all worldly systems.” | Extremism | God works through order and justice. |
5️⃣ Application | Four Questions Before Acting
1️⃣ Is my motive pure or personal?
2️⃣ Is my decision rooted in Scripture?
3️⃣ Does my action show humility and love?
4️⃣ Am I willing to bear the cost in faith?
6️⃣ Conclusion |
Faithful obedience may cost your reputation or position,
but never your standing before God.
Temporary loss for eternal gain is the economy of the Kingdom.
“The right thing may hurt now,
but it will never harm your soul.” — Revito
Faith. Work. Renewal. — Revito
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