You Do Right Even When Nothing Immediately Improves

We forgive someone and expect the relationship to improve. We give generously and expect financial relief. We serve faithfully and expect appreciation. We pray and expect the problem to disappear.

But what happens when you obey and nothing changes?

This is where endurance moves obedience to a deeper level.

Eventually we learn that doing what is right does not require an immediate reward. We tell the truth because we belong to the God of truth. We forgive because we ourselves have been forgiven. We serve because Christ served us. We remain faithful because Christ is worthy of our faithfulness.

There is tremendous freedom in reaching this point. We no longer need to ask, "What am I going to get out of this?" The question becomes, "What does faithfulness require of me?"