Esther 1

“Then the king became very angry and his wrath burned within him” (v12). Queen Vashti did what she believed was right, no matter the consequences – just like Esther. The King of Persia and his companions had been partying hard for seven days (v7). The King commanded Vashti to come and “display her beauty” before the men – an unusual and disrespectful request for that culture. Vashti refused, the King was embarrassed, so her crown was taken away.

Like Vashti, we may experience unpleasant consequences for “doing the right thing.” But God sees and rewards the motives of our hearts.