{"id":16574,"date":"2026-03-10T13:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/uncategorized\/the-courage-to-make-righteous-choices\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:01:52","slug":"the-courage-to-make-righteous-choices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/daily-devotions\/devotions-for-women\/devotions-for-faith-prayer-devotions-for-women\/the-courage-to-make-righteous-choices\/","title":{"rendered":"The Courage to Make Righteous Choices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 (NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t my favorite beatitude, but it\u2019s an important one. As a Christian I like to focus on all that I gain by following Jesus: eternal life, a restored relationship with God, <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/angels-and-miracles\/miracles\/the-big-question-would-life-have-meaning-without-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a life of meaning and purpose<\/a>, a heart of worship, His friendship and guidance, peace that surpasses understanding.<\/p>\n<p>But Jesus has always been honest that following Him on the path of right choices will sometimes cause suffering. Even small choices can require sacrifices. Giving the right of way to the car merging into your lane. Returning the money when a cashier gives too much change. Biting your tongue and changing the subject when someone starts to share juicy gossip. Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote <em>The Cost of Discipleship<\/em>, in which he challenged Christians to let their faith make a difference in their choices\u2014large and small. 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