BECOMING THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF
The Hidden Cost of Shortcuts
Shortcuts don’t always fail immediately. That’s why they’re tempting.
They often work just long enough to convince you they were the right choice. But over time, the cost reveals itself. What saves time today can steal peace tomorrow. What feels productive now can create instability later. What looks wise in the moment can weaken spiritual authority over time. Shortcuts train you to rely on your own solutions instead of God’s direction. They condition faith to move ahead of obedience and prioritize relief over alignment. Eventually, this weakens confidence, not because God changed, but because trust was divided. Scripture shows this contrast clearly. Saul kept his position by shortcutting obedience, choosing public approval over God’s instruction and lost the kingdom. David refused shortcuts, waited through obscurity and opposition, and ruled with authority when the time came.
The difference wasn’t opportunity. It was obedience.
“To obey is better than sacrifice.” — 1 Samuel 15:22
Faith is not strengthened by how fast you move, but by how faithfully you follow.
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