Relief v. Righteousness

We've all been there. The heat is being turned up - at work, in a relationship, in our finances, or in our heart. The pressure grows.

Completely naturally, we want relief from the pressure. We have a decision to make. Often the decision is to leave the job, terminate the relationship, relocate. Relief.

But is it better to seek righteousness? Is this a 'furnace' situation where God is desiring to burn off the chaff and leave refined gold? Is God closing a door and we are to move on, or is God using the situation to send a message, and refine a saint?

Ask the question - why do I want out?