Now let’s apply this. Most of us will not ever be brought before a monarch and be given a test of our commitment to God; however, we all are tested daily in the mundane things of life. Whom will we serve? Will it be the boss who wants us to fudge the numbers on a report to please stockholders? Will we choose to bow to the idol of doubt that God is able to make nine tenths more effective that the whole of our increase when it’s time to return an honest tithe? Will be worship lust when some third party seeks intrusion into our marriage? Will we be honest when tax season rolls around, or adjust the facts to reduce our tax liability? The fact is, we all have tests. We may either choose to submit ourselves to God when they arise, or allow external pressure to crush our internal resolve to follow the God who made us.