Be Right, Not Just Smart — The Path of the Exceptional

In life and in business, we must learn to stand in the fear of the Lord, choosing to do what is right, even when the world tells us otherwise. The system of the world says, “Be smart, cut corners, play the game.” But the system of the Kingdom says, “Be right, walk in truth, and honor God.” The Bible tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). Real wisdom is not trickery, it is righteousness.

When you are only smart, you can be trapped. Smartness without righteousness often leads to snares. But when you are right, God Himself lifts you high. Doing right is the morality of the fear of the Lord, it is the path of sanctification, and it is the sure way to lasting success. Do what is right. Abstain from what is evil.

Many will say, “But everybody is doing it.” You must boldly reply, “I am not everybody. I am someone.” If you throw yourself into the class of everybody, you remain low like everybody. But if you set yourself apart as exceptional, God will make you exceptionally high.

This applies to our walk as Christians and also to our businesses. Business owners and staff alike must focus on the role assigned, not just what they could do, but what they should do. Complete the task before perfecting it. Finish the project the right way before chasing shortcuts. Smartness may impress men for a while, but righteousness guarantees the lasting blessing of God.

Therefore, in everyday living and in business, choose the higher standard. Don’t follow the crowd into wrong. Choose to be different. Choose to be right. Because when you stand for what is right, you will never stand alone—God Himself will stand with you, and He will lift you far above the ordinary.

© Didi-Omah Augustine Chinazaekpere 

Founder, DIDI-OMAH