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eph.
We’re talking about wisdom.
Last week we talked about wisdom and how it relates to God’s will and God’s plan.
We talked about the fact that on average we make about 35,000 decisions everyday...
Today I want to share about the most practical message I think I could possibly share -a process, check-list for making decisions.
I don’t think I would use this to decide wheat or white toast, or which shirt to wear for the day....but when facing significant decisions.....we’ve all had situations in which we wish we could go back....
Wish we knew then what we know now....
What if we could avoid making unwise, costly decisions?
Have I asked God for His direction.
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If you’re truly asking, not just praying a prayer of words....you have acknowledged that you don’t know how you should proceed and you have expressed that you want His help.....and
He will give it.
Do I already have a command from God on this? ()
Lying
Stealing
Cheating
Hateful, harmful, revenge
But truth is.... a lot of our decisions are not going to have a Biblical mandate…no direct commandment “thou shalt go to Ball State”
Is there a Biblical principle that should guide my decision?
Who should I date?
marry?
Is this a good person to go into business with?
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22:
Business Partnerships?
There’s no command in the Bible that you can’t borrow money.
Just remember that borrowing makes you a servant.
-the more you borrow they more enslaved you become.
There is not a biblical dress code - must wear a dress to church, no shorts, etc.
But that doesn’t mean you can wear whatever....
Am I controlling it or is it controlling me?
Yes, we have liberty....liberty to choose to wear clothing that is modest and moderate (let your moderation be known to all men)
If you’re truly asking, not just praying a prayer of words....you have acknowledged that you don’t know how you should proceed and you have expressed that you want His help.....and
He will give it.
Do I sense the pressure to make a quick, possibly pre-mature decision?
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Do I have all the information I need to make an “informed” decision?
It is always better to ask too many questions than not enough!
Are there any red flags/warning signs?
Marriages that end in divorce.....
Almost everyone that I talk to (looking back) there were some little indicators of things to come....
He had a little bit of a temper when we were dating…(now abusive)
She lied to her parents and was with me instead of friends house... (now she lies to you and you can’t trust her)
He wouldn’t let me talk to any other guys, always had to know...
(Now, he is domineering and controlling and suffocating)
What do my Godly counselors advise?
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Am I asking the right questions? ()
What’s wrong with it?
2 Better Questions
Is it the best decision right now in light of my intended future?
Is my top priority in this decision my happiness or God’s glory?
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My greatest fear should be me making a decision that God would not want me to make.
After earnestly asking and following the guidance of the previous questions, what decision do I want to make? ()
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