Anyone can be kind when there is something to gain. But real character is revealed by how you treat the person who can never give you anything in return. That's what we mean when we say real character shows when no one is watching
As children of GOD, our primary aim, must be to trust and obey HIS word. The focus must be the treasure- HIS kingdom, always setting our mind on eternity
When we face trials, we must always remember “if you love ME keep my commandments” - absolute obedience to HIS word is the key. Again, when we face a storm, we must always remember the word faith- absolute trust in HIS word is the key.
And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell.