We all make a myriad of choices each and every day. Most of the choices we make have no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ attached to them ... such as what you’ll wear or what you’ll eat, but we always run into decisions that happen to carry a little more weight. We don’t have a desire to do what is wrong and we certainly have no intention of causing others to do wrong either. So how on earth do we decide what choice to make?
In making choices on sensitive issues, we must answer certain questions as a means of steering us in the correct direction. How do we, as Christians, choose the proper course of action? Here are some questions we should entertain before making our choice ...
1. Does my decision help my witness for Christ?
2. Am I motivated by a desire to help others know Christ?
3. Does it help me do my best for God’s kingdom?
4. Is it against a specific command in Scripture & would thus cause me to sin?
5. Is it the best & most beneficial course of action?
6. Am I thinking only of myself, or do I truly care about the other person?
7. Am I acting lovingly & selflessly or selfishly?
8. Do my actions glorify God?
9. Will my choice cause someone else to sin?
Every decision or choice we make each day comes with associated consequences. If our sole focus is on our Lord, than our tendency will be to make sound, Godly decisions. It should be well known by now that the world, which has Satan as its overlord, is working overtime to trip us up and make us fall into temptation. Satan/Lucifer has power in this realm, but is no match for Almighty God, who threw him out of heaven along with a third of the angels. (The Fall of Lucifer found in Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:16; Revelation 12:7-9.) Make any important decisions carefully ... consult the Lord ... listen for that “still small voice” of the Spirit, then choose.
Up next is our first look at Paul’s 2nd letter to the Corinthian church. Until then, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.
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