“The Choice,” For the Strength of Youth, July 2022.
Come, Follow Me
The Choice
Hey, Ben, how’s your book report coming along?
Book report?
Yeah, the one that’s due tomorrow!
Oh no, I totally forgot!
Don’t worry about it. I just copied my report from a website. It’s so easy! You should do it too.
Should I copy this website? I want a good grade, but something doesn’t feel right about this.
Hey, bro. How’s it going?
I’ve got a book report due tomorrow, but I completely forgot about it. I want a good grade, but I don’t think I can get it without cheating. This is a big assignment, too. It could throw off my final grade for the class!
You know, I read something the other day that I think might help you. Check it out.
The prophet Elijah spoke to the people of the kingdom of Israel on mount Carmel. King Ahab and his priests led the people in wickedness because they had them worship a false god named Baal.
“How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him” (1 Kings 18:21).
“If the Lord be God, follow him.”… I think I know what to do.
The next day.
I might not get the best grade. But I feel good knowing I chose to do what’s right.