In a world filled with division, confusion, and a lack of accountability, making the right decisions can feel exhausting. It’s frustrating to see people act dishonestly, evade consequences, and continue on as if nothing happened. Meanwhile, those who strive to do the right thing often face more challenges. If you’ve ever asked yourself, why do I keep doing good when others don’t? You’re not alone.

When Right and Wrong Feel Blurred

We live in a time where truth seems distorted. Leaders make promises they don’t keep, justice feels selective, and wrongdoing often goes unpunished. It’s easy to feel disheartened and even question our own choices. If you’ve felt the weight of this, know that God understands your frustration.

1 Corinthians 14:33 reminds us, “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” If something is causing division and chaos, we can be certain that it is not from God. The enemy thrives on confusion, but God calls us to seek His wisdom and clarity.

Why Do the Wicked Seem to Prosper?

It’s a question as old as time. The psalmist David wrestled with the same frustration in Psalm 37:1-2: “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.”

While it may seem like wrongdoers are getting away with their actions, God assures us that their success is temporary. His justice is not always immediate, but it is inevitable. Our job is not to fix or punish others but to remain faithful and steadfast in our own walk.

Making Decisions When You Feel Overwhelmed

If you’re struggling to make the right choices in the midst of chaos, here are some reminders:

1. Seek God’s Wisdom – Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” When we don’t know what to do, we can ask God for direction, and He will guide us.

2. Focus on Integrity, Not Popularity – It may seem like doing the right thing is a lonely road, but Galatians 6:9 encourages us: “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Stay the course, even when others don’t.

3. Pray for Peace Over Anxiety – When accountability seems absent, it’s easy to feel anxious. Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

A Call to Trust

At the end of the day, we are not responsible for how others live—we are responsible for our own faithfulness to God. Justice belongs to Him, and He sees everything. Stay focused, keep making the right choices, and trust that God is in control. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I encourage you to take a deep breath, pray, and trust that God’s plan is still unfolding. He will take care of the rest.