"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Phil. 4:13)

Some do not become Christians because they think they won't be able to remain faithful. Others, for the same reason, give up in despair. Jesus would say, "O ye of little faith." The Lord gives strength and help. To think otherwise is to distrust God. Christians are kept by the power of God through faith (1 Pet. 1:5; Phil. 2:13). God commands nothing unreasonable (Rom. 12:1), nor does He demand too much (1 John 5:3). He knows we will not be perfect (1 John 1:8-9), but He wants us to try. The "fearful" or "cowardly" will have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone (Rev. 21:8).

Sometimes people must drive their cars toward home on a dark and treacherous night. They can't see all the way home before they start, neither can they see every curve, dangerous place, or the on-coming traffic from the beginning, but they start. They will travel across those things as they come to them, and with the blessing of God, return home safely. So it is in living the Christian life.