He who repeatedly chooses expediency over character will not have the moral strength to do what is right when the ultimate test comes. The man or woman who is determined to exercise integrity in the heat of crisis must practice it in the little matters that arise daily. In truth, the life changing decisions we make when the ultimate test comes are a foregone conclusion, the inevitable consequence of the choices we make every day, so choose wisely.
“Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men.”
— Proverbs 4:14
Lord Jesus, protect us from the little snares, the temptations that seem inconsequential at the time, but which lead to moral failure in the heat of crisis. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.