Do the Right Thing - Not the Comfortable Thing

In today’s world, comfort often feels like the highest pursuit. Advertisements, social media, and cultural messages push us to follow our feelings, indulge our desires, and seek the path of least resistance. But as followers of Christ, we know that comfort is not the goal - holiness is. And holiness almost always calls us out of our comfort zone and into sacrifice, courage, and obedience. Jesus Himself reminds us: “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14). The easy way may look attractive, but it rarely leads to life. The right way, though harder, always draws us closer to God.

The Difficulty of Doing What’s Right

At first, doing the right thing will feel difficult, especially if you are surrounded by negative people. You may face ridicule for not joining in gossip. You might feel alone when others chase selfish pleasures. And sometimes, even family or friends won’t understand your choices. But this is exactly where we must guard our hearts and minds. As Paul exhorts, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2). That means intentionally rejecting negative voices and fixing your eyes on what Jesus would want you to do. The truth is, every moment of difficulty is an opportunity to share - if only in a very small way - in the sufferings of Christ. When you resist temptation, when you endure misunderstanding, when you walk away from sin and choose virtue, you are walking closer with Him. “Rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed” (1 Peter 4:13).

Why Comfort Alone Cannot Guide Us

Comfort lulls us into complacency. It tells us that immediate pleasure is better than eternal reward. It whispers that silence is safer than speaking truth. But Scripture shows us repeatedly that God calls His people into challenge:

Abraham left his homeland in faith.
Moses confronted Pharaoh.
The prophets preached truth even when it meant persecution.
Jesus carried the cross, not because it was comfortable, but because it was right.

The world praises convenience. God calls us to conviction.

The Blessings of Doing What’s Right

Choosing the harder, righteous path leads to blessings that comfort never can:

Spiritual Growth - Struggles shape us, just as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17).
Peace of Conscience - Doing what’s right brings an interior freedom money or comfort cannot buy (John 8:32).
Witness to Others – By living differently, you show the world that Christ is alive in you (Matthew 5:16).
Closeness to God – Every trial embraced for the sake of love strengthens your relationship with Him (James 1:12).

Strengthening Your Resolve with SmartGuy Videos

Sometimes we need encouragement and practical steps to stay strong. That’s why resources like SmartGuy.com are so important. Their short, powerful 5-minute videos give you tools to live out your faith daily:

Be Humble – a reminder that humility keeps us aligned with God’s will.
Practice Forgiveness – letting go of grudges even when it’s uncomfortable.
Resist Temptation – strategies for when the enemy tries to pull you away from Christ.
Persevere Through Trials – encouragement for when doing right feels exhausting.
Exude Kindness – simple, daily ways to share Christ’s love even when others don’t.

These videos can guide you to take the next step and remind you that choosing God over comfort brings true joy.

A Call to Live Boldly

So the next time you’re tempted to choose the easy way, ask yourself: Is this what Jesus would want me to do? If the answer is no, then walk the harder road with courage. For each decision is a chance to say, “Lord, I love You more than I love my comfort.” Jesus told us plainly: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). The cross was not comfortable. But it was the way to salvation.

Let us then take up our own crosses - not out of despair, but out of love. Because on the other side of that cross is resurrection, glory, and eternal life.

Final Word: Doing the right thing isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it. Every sacrifice brings us closer to Jesus, allows us to share in His suffering, and prepares us to rejoice with Him in His Kingdom. With prayer, community, and tools like SmartGuy videos, we can choose the narrow path - and help others do the same.