Mike Wells shared two Christmas letters that he got in the mail in the same year. They describe the goals that people choose for themselves, whether that goal is comfort or the revelation of Christ in us:

From one of their friends:
Dear Mike and Betty,
Its been a wonderful year. Tom got the promotion that he always wanted. And we were able to buy our dream-house. Its so difficult to clean seven bathrooms.
Our daughter graduated at the top of the class. Now, she has the pick of any university and won't have to pay.
Our son is just four, but he is reading like he is a six year old. The doctors say that he is a genius.
Its very hot here this summer, so we went to the French Riviera. You should go there some time, too.
Well, thats all the news for now. Isn't God good?

From other friends in Switzerland:
Dear Mike and Betty,
Andre, has lost his job. Unemployment is very high here, and the cupboards is empty.
Our daughter with Down Syndrome was never expected to be able to read. But after the prayers of the saints and years of work, she is reading little words.
As I wrote you this note today, a storm came. The birds were singing after the storm. God spoke to my heart, "After this storm, so will your heart sing."
Isn't God good?

God is good, and He doesn't force upon anyone their own choice. Choose or choose otherwise ... it is up to you. We all choose, and what we choose is fixed by Him.

Some choose comfort.

Some choose that God reveal Himself in us even if it costs our comfort.

We cannot then serve two masters. We love one and hate the other. We cannot serve both God and comfort (mammon.)

Amen. (which means that is exactly the way that I want it.)