If It Costs Me, Let It Be for the Glory of God: Why I Write This Book Knowing I May Be Punished
There are moments in life where you make peace with the cost before you even begin.
You know the opposition will come.
You know people will misunderstand.
You know you may be attacked, criticized, blacklisted, and shunned—not by strangers, but by those who once said they loved you.
And still…
You do it.
Why?
Because you’re not doing it for applause.
You’re not doing it for comfort.
You’re doing it for something greater.
For something that lasts longer than likes and shares.
You’re doing it for the glory of God.
I Know I Will Be Punished—But I Write Anyway
There’s a fire in me that doesn’t come from ambition.
It doesn’t come from ego or entertainment.
It comes from the burden of obedience.
It comes from knowing the Spirit has spoken, and now it’s my turn to speak back—with my pen, with my time, with my courage.
I am fully aware that writing this book will bring resistance.
That it may shut some doors.
That it may trigger criticism from the very people I once called brothers and sisters.
That it may create waves that I will be forced to ride for years.
And yet—I write.
“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” —2 Timothy 3:12
So let it come.
If persecution is the price for telling the truth, then let it cost me.
Because I’m not writing for this moment.
I’m writing for eternity.
For His Glory, Not My Gain
Let me say this plainly:
I will not bend my message to make it easier.
I will not dilute the truth to sell more copies.
I will not use soft words to pacify a culture that is already drowning in confusion.
I will speak clearly.
I will write with precision.
I will not apologize for being loyal to the One who saved me.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” —1 Corinthians 10:31
This book is not about me.
It is not my brand.
It is not my platform.
It is a sacrifice.
And I place it on the altar.
A Servant’s Heart, A Warrior’s Grit
Some people write to be admired.
Others write to be understood.
But I write because I’ve been called.
This isn’t casual.
This isn’t artistic expression.
This is a commission.
And when you write for the King, you write with strength and honour.
You write with tears and truth.
You write with the full knowledge that obedience sometimes hurts—but it always heals.
“Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?” —Galatians 4:16
I know I’ll lose some readers.
I know I’ll be misquoted.
I know some people will call me divisive, radical, legalistic.
But that’s fine.
Because I don’t fear men.
I fear God.
And if I’m going to stand before Him one day and give an account, I want to say:
“I did not hold back. I did not flinch. I wrote every word You gave me.”
The Time Is Now—Not Later
There is a weight in my spirit that says, “Don’t wait.”
Don’t wait for permission.
Don’t wait for safety.
Don’t wait for acceptance.
The world is groaning.
The Church is staggering.
And the enemy has convinced too many Christians that “quiet faith” is faithfulness.
It’s not.
“Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” —1 Corinthians 9:16
This is the time to speak.
This is the time to shine.
This is the time to lift the name of Jesus higher than ever before—not only in pulpits, but on pages.
More Than Me. For What Is Eternal.
When I think of what drives me to write, it’s not just passion—it’s perspective.
This life is fleeting.
This platform is temporary.
But eternity is forever.
So I write not just for what’s in front of me, but for what’s beyond the veil.
I write for the generations that will come after me.
I write for the seeker who stumbles on this book in a moment of desperation.
I write for the young leader trying to find their spine in a culture that rewards spinelessness.
I write for the weary believer ready to give up.
I write for the Kingdom.
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” —Colossians 3:2
This is about more than just a book.
It’s about eternal fruit.
Fruit that won’t rot.
Fruit that will multiply in the lives of people I may never meet this side of heaven.
And if I must endure some pain now for the sake of Kingdom impact later—so be it.
Three Ways to Serve More Than Before
If this is your season to step deeper into Kingdom service—here are three ways I believe we can all serve “more than before.” This isn’t about striving—it’s about surrender.
1. Serve with Prophetic Boldness (Speak What God Says, Not What People Want to Hear)
If the Church is going to move forward, we need voices who aren’t afraid to say the hard thing in love.
We don’t need more noise.
We need clarity.
We need voices shaped by Scripture, not social trends.
Voices that carry weight, not just volume.
“If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.” —1 Peter 4:11
Serving with boldness doesn’t mean being harsh.
But it does mean refusing to be vague.
It means calling sin sin.
It means confronting compromise.
It means proclaiming the full counsel of God—not just the parts that get claps.
If you're writing, preaching, mentoring, parenting, leading—say what He gives you to say. And trust that the Holy Spirit will handle the rest.
2. Serve with Deep Obedience (Even When No One Is Watching)
Real Kingdom service isn’t about public recognition.
It’s about private faithfulness.
The world celebrates platform.
God celebrates obedience in the hidden place.
“Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” —Matthew 6:4
Can you still write when no one’s reading?
Can you still pray when no one’s clapping?
Can you still build when no one’s cheering?
That’s where the oil is.
That’s where the power comes from.
Obedience isn’t sexy.
It’s not flashy.
But it is essential.
The greatest moves of God begin with someone who says, “Yes, Lord—even if it costs me everything.”
3. Serve with Eternity in View (Don’t Just Make an Impact—Leave a Legacy)
You can impress people with a moment.
But you only transform lives when you serve with eternity in view.
Think beyond the stage.
Think beyond the applause.
Think beyond your own name.
Ask yourself: Will this book, this message, this ministry still matter 100 years from now?
“Only what is done for Christ will last.”
That’s the legacy I want.
Not that I wrote a best-seller.
But that I wrote a truth that outlived me.
That I fed souls.
That I stirred the Spirit in people who were ready to quit.
That I left behind tools of revival for the ones coming next.
Serve like you're building a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
Final Thoughts: If I’m Punished, Let It Be for Truth
I do not fear punishment.
Because whatever man can do to me—God is greater.
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” —Matthew 10:28
If they cancel me—let them.
If they mock me—fine.
If they label me—so be it.
Because in the end, I’m not standing before them.
I’m standing before the Lamb who was slain.
The King who gave everything.
The Savior who hung naked on a cross so that I could be clothed in righteousness.
How dare I stay silent?
If writing this book costs me comfort, reputation, even relationship—then it was worth it.
Because I didn’t write for applause.
I wrote as a servant.
A soldier.
A son.
I wrote because the fire wouldn’t let me sit still.
And I will keep writing.
Because as long as there is breath in my lungs and truth in my heart,
I will not bow to fear.
I will not trade holiness for hashtags.
I will not tone it down for clicks.
I will not slow the fire to keep the peace.
I will write what God gives me.
I will speak what the Spirit stirs in me.
And if punishment comes, I’ll count it joy.
Because Jesus is worthy.
And the Kingdom is calling.
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