Conviction That's Consistent

The Scriptures tell us that Obadiah was a believer, yet he worked for
Ahab. There's nothing wrong with a believer working for a pagan boss.
But what seems inconsistent to me is holding on to a position, working
for a pagan employer, and not standing up to him.

Like Obadiah, Daniel worked for a pagan king, but Daniel didn't stand for
the king's ungodly behavior. That's why Daniel spent some time with the
lions at the Babylonian zoo. That's why Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego
were cast into the fiery furnace. Like Elijah, they maintained the
strength of their convictions, and God protected them for it. Obadiah
comes off more like the chameleon and a compromiser.

Holding convictions doesn't mean professing one set of beliefs and
practicing another. God's men are consistent, even if it means taking
some abuse or losing a job.

--Steve Farrar

Steve Farrar is the author of ten books, including the
best-sellers Point Man and Finishing Strong.
Learn more at SteveFarrar.com