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ETS ACADEMY · LESSON 3

Waiting Without Compromise

Teaching points

  • Waiting is hopeful dependence on God while fulfilling present responsibilities. Weariness can tempt us to manipulate outcomes or cut ethical corners.
  • Psalm 27 joins confidence and courage amid difficulty. It does not give a date for every desired outcome. Waiting faithfully can include making necessary decisions, seeking advice, and changing an unwise plan.
  • Read the assigned passages in context using your NLT Bible. Work at your own pace; coaching and community discussion are optional.

Read in Scripture

  • Psalm 27:13–14
  • Proverbs 13:12
  • Isaiah 30:15

Reflect

  • What responsibility can you fulfill today while an outcome remains uncertain?
  • What does the passage teach, and how would you apply it in a real or fictional situation?

Put it into practice

  • Name one tempting compromise and replace it with an honest action you can take now.
  • Review what you learned before attempting the module quiz. Passing checks understanding, not overall spiritual maturity.

Based on Daniel Zarabia’s Reflections on Maturity and the Government of the Soul, as represented in the revised curriculum supplied by Reno. ETS adaptation and assessment exercises prepared with AI assistance; not represented as Zarabia’s original wording or endorsement. Rudyard Kipling’s If is a supporting illustration; Scripture is primary. Sources and credits →