If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. —JAMES 4:17
One meaning of to compromise is to go a little bit below, or to settle for less than, what you know is right. The temptation to compromise comes to all of us. We often mistakenly think, A little bit won’t matter, but James clearly says that to know what is right and not do it, is to sin. If we do what is right, we will be blessed, but if we compromise, we forfeit God’s best. I believe you want to do the right thing. When doing so is difficult and temptation is all around you, trust God for His strength to resist the temptation. Compromising is easy, and many do it, but Jesus says that if we love Him, we will obey Him (John 14:15). I think our level of obedience is equal to our level of love for Jesus. We may love Him a little and still compromise, but if we love Him with all of our heart and soul, we will want to please Him in all things at all times. “Father, I am sorry for the times I have compromised and settled for less than I know to be Your standard of righteousness. Forgive me, and strengthen me to be able to resist temptation in the future. Thank You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
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