“The Choice,” For the Strength of Youth, July 2022. Come, Follow Me 1 Kings 18:17–40 The Choice By Eric B. Murdock Illustrations by Spencer Hale Imageyoung men talking Hey, Ben, how’s your book report coming along? Book report? Yeah, the one that’s due tomorrow! Imageyoung man worried Oh no, I totally forgot! Imageyoung man talking to friend Don’t worry about it. I just copied my report from a website. It’s so easy! You should do it too. Imageyoung man at computer, thinking Should I copy this website? I want a good grade, but something doesn’t feel right about this. Imagebrothers talking 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! Imagebrothers looking at phone screen You know, I read something the other day that I think might help you. Check it out. ImageElijah with priests of Baal 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). Imageyoung man handing phone to brother “If the Lord be God, follow him.”… I think I know what to do. Imageyoung man writing Imageyoung man handing paper to teacher The next day. Imageyoung man walking I might not get the best grade. But I feel good knowing I chose to do what’s right.