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"You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom." — Matthew 5:10 (MSG)

You may remember a sign from your middle school classroom:
"What is right is not always popular. What is popular is not always right."

Following Jesus isn’t the easy or popular path. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus describes two roads: a wide one that many take and a narrow one that few find. The irony? The narrow path leads to the fullest life imaginable, yet it often comes with resistance.

If you are committed to living out your faith at work, you will face challenges. Maybe you’ve experienced it when:

• You suffer personal loss, and your workplace expects you to push forward without space to grieve.
• Your humility and gentleness are mistaken for weakness, costing you a leadership opportunity.
• You call out an injustice, and instead of addressing it, you’re told to “keep the peace.”
• You extend mercy, only to have it taken advantage of by others.
• You hold to your convictions, and colleagues see you as rigid or uncooperative.

Being misunderstood for your faith is part of walking with Jesus. And while it may be painful, it’s not a sign of failure—it’s a sign of faithfulness. The world often resists what it doesn’t understand, but God sees you, knows your heart, and strengthens you in the struggle.

GOD’S FAVOR RESTS ON YOU when you face resistance because you do not stand alone.

Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 16:24-26:
"If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?"

The resistance you face is not a sign that you’re on the wrong path. It’s often confirmation that you’re exactly where you need to be. Following Jesus requires us to let go of what the world values most—status, success, approval—and instead embrace His way, which leads to life.

When you are overlooked for a promotion, God sees your faithfulness.
When you are pressured to compromise, He strengthens your resolve.
When you are criticized for standing firm, He reminds you that your reward is eternal.

Jesus Himself walked this path before us. He faced opposition, misunderstanding, and rejection—yet He never wavered. And He promises that when we endure hardship for His sake, we are not abandoned. We are drawn deeper into His kingdom, where true fulfillment and lasting joy are found.

Are you facing pushback for your faith at work? Stay anchored in truth, respond with grace, and continue to live out your values boldly. Your faithfulness is not unnoticed. God sees you, sustains you, and will reward you.

This week, choose integrity over approval, conviction over compromise, and love over fear. Lean into God’s presence, knowing He is with you in every challenge, refining you for His greater purpose.