Forced by circumstances

Forced by circumstances, Esau exchanged his rights as the firstborn and prince –replacing his father, Isaac– for a piece of bread and some lentil stew. He trusted in his strength and hunting skills. And because he disregarded God’s gift, he and his descendants were cursed.

Forced by circumstances, Sarah urged her husband Abram to sleep with her servant and have a son, which was normal at that time. Later, after constantly being humiliated, Sarah had to kick out her servant, along with her son Ishmael. The Arab lineage –the enemies of Israel– began with him. They are rich in wealth, but poor of knowledge about the God of Israel.

Forced by circumstances, Saul disobeyed the Lord and sinfully offered burnt offerings.
"And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of the LORD your God, which He commanded you. For now the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever.
But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people because you have not kept what the LORD commanded you." I Samuel 13.13-14

Forced by circumstances, "Marta was distracted with much serving and she approached Him and said, ‘Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.’ And Jesus answered and said to her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her." Luke 10.40-42

Forced by circumstances, Judas Iscariot accepted the offer of the chief priests and elders, betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and then hung himself. Matthew 27.5

Forced by circumstances, Ananias and Sapphira kept part of the money they received from selling a property they had previously donated to the church. They both died on the same day because they attempted to deceive the Holy Spirit. Acts 5.1
You should ask yourself:

What circumstances have forced me to go against my faith, peace of mind and principles, causing me to abandon my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?
Family? ........................... Money?
Marriage? ..................... Social Life?
Love Life? ......................... Entertainment?
Sex? ............................. Success?
Fame? ............................. Friendships?

Answer yourself: Is it worth it?