We can be assured that the environment in which true believers live is becoming more toxic by the day. Questions regarding our occupations arise, especially for new believers, and questions regarding marriage and reproduction affect us at any time, but they concern us even more as we see storm clouds on the horizon. Our present text models a number of sound biblical principles which apply, not only to these questions, but to a multitude of others which arise when real conflicts of choice are on the table in front of us. They're good for troubling times, and they're valuable for each of us - right now!