"We all must choose between what is right, and what is easy."

So I just got done watching a Harry Potter movie marathon in preparation for the new movie release this week.

For some reason I was struck by one comment Dumbledore made at the end of "The Goblet of Fire". (I think it was that movie...they are all blending right now). Anyways, Dumbledore makes the following comment in reference to the evil wizards return that there "are difficult times coming, times in which we must all choose between what is right and what is easy."

It's interesting that it was not between what is right and wrong, but between what is right and what is easy. It's amazing how often taking the "easy" course can equal being wrong. This seems particularly true in areas of seeking God's justice and taking a bold stand for God.

I think of Peter who chose the easy route and denied Jesus three times. I think of the church in Germany who chose to be quite rather than stand up for the millions of Jews being killed. I think of my own self who would rather ignore the pain, suffering and poverty around me so that I might enjoy the illusion of my own security and well being.

Jesus never called us to an easy road. He called us to what is right: following him.