Some people think that being a Christian is the hardest life to live. Unfortunately, they look at the commandments of God as “negative restrictions” rather than “positive opportunities” and “for our good always.” They think that living the life of the world is much easier.
Did you know this verse is in the Bible? Proverbs 13:15 states, “The way of transgressors is hard.” Think about that. Could that be true? Could it actually be hard to live a life of unfaithfulness to the Lord? Some folks would immediately say, “No way!”
Consider one example. When a person lies about something, now they have to remember “two realities”: the true one and the one they made up. They also have to remember to whom they told the “alternate reality” and when they told them. It’s much easier, in the long run, to just tell the truth to everyone. Is it “difficult” sometimes (Matt. 7:14)? Sure it is. But “difficult” does not mean “worse”! In fact, after regular practice, “difficult” becomes a desired (yeah, easy and preferable) way of life!