“rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time” (v. 25b). 4. He chose spiritual priorities over material ones, and “regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt” (v. 26a). 5. He believed God’s promises for the future and “was looking ahead to his reward” (v. 26b). 6. He persevered over the long haul because he was convinced of the reality of God and he “saw him who is invisible” (v. 27). B. When we have difficult decisions to make, we need