I pulled this out of the archives because it's a good topic to discuss. I'm talking to believers because every Christian has felt this way at times, myself included. You go through persecution as a believer; at times you feel like foolishness is coming at you from all directions, so you get to a point and wonder if it's worth going through all this just to be called God's child. Then God shows himself faithful over and over and you realize that it's worth going through hell to get to heaven. It may be easier living for Satan, but living for him will lead to your demise. I remember whenever I did something wrong and got in trouble for it, my mom would tell me the devil is sitting back laughing at you. The devil blesses his people just like God does, but the devil's "blessings" come at a cost, your soul. When you get saved, you've got a target on your back. The people you ran with may see you differently, and probably walk out of your life, your standing may be affected, etc. It may cost to live for Jesus, but it costs more to live for Satan.
