Today I have been thinking a lot about doing the right thing in my life. I don't know about you guys, but for me, this is sometimes a challenge. So many times I have been in situations where I have done something that was wrong, while without a shadow of a doubt I knew it was wrong in my heart. I'm only human, so therefore I make mistakes, but mistakes like this are conscious and preventable. An example of a mistake that was preventable was the first time I tried alcohol*. I was about 15, and I knew that I was too young to drink, but I did it anyways. This example like many that have transpired in my life could have been prevented if I would have just said no and did the right thing, which in this case was not to drink the alcohol. Now as I'm sure you all know, saying no to things that aren't good for us isn't always easy. One of the reasons why it is hard to do the right things is because we live in a sinful world where it seems like everyone else is doing wrong things. Don't fall to the mindset that it isn't that bad to do something just because everyone else is doing it. Just because someone else is doing something and is not getting caught does not mean that it isn't wrong. Someday we we all have to stand before God and answer to Him, so keep that in your mind next time you make a choice which puts your conscience to the test. God understands that we sin, and he forgives us, but still don't take advantage of his kindness by still doing the things that he doesn't like. Its OK to fall sometimes, but try your best to do the right thing. All the things we do really matter in the paths that are lives take us, so do the right thing!
In saying this, try to do the right thing. I'm struggling with this right now and I'm taking my own advice so just do your best and don't get down on yourself if you mess up, just get back up and try again.
*I'm not bad rapping alcohol (when used in moderation) , I am just saying that in this point in time it was not OK for me!
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