Knowing the truth is not always easy. Living the truth can be even more challenging. Have you ever gone to church, and heard some truth but thought about what you would need to do in order to live what you just heard? What came to mind first, how many toes you would step on, what you would have to give up and would you be happy if you gave up the thing that was not good in your life?
God teaches us that sin brings death, and its pleasures are only temporary. But that still does not make it easy to give up what you know or have been relying on for many years. Many times, when God ask us to make changes, it is the thought of how we would look to others that cripples our progress. Sometimes we may think that we would look weak, frail, insane, or even dumb. It is easiest to do the things that satan wants you to do but diligence is required to do the things that God wants you to do. So you may be looked at as weak, frail, insane, or dumb but it takes strength, love and a sound mind to do the will of God.
Let the truth set you free. God will take care of you and give you the help needed to do the things He asks of you. So do not fear what man can do to you but think on who is for you.