And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. In life, business, even the church, we tend to commit to people with ability, not faithfulness.
Relationships are the same.
Without a commitment, you'll walk away from relationship. There are going to be hard times. Trouble is going to happen. We've not been prepared for this. The symbol of Christianity is the cross, execution.