Holy Hunches and Godly Goosebumps - Part 2

Ecclesiastes makes it clear that life is complicated with evil and injustice as a result of sin. And to live, we need to make decisions - lots of them. Decisions, big and small, are everywhere. Whether five or eighty-five, we are always making decisions. So, how do we make God-honoring decisions in our lives? Thankfully, Scripture provides guidelines for us.

Ten Guiding Principles for Making God-Honoring Decisions in Our Lives (Cont’d.)

1. Avoid the wrong signals.
2. Ask for wisdom. (James 1:3)
3. Live among God’s people. (Proverbs 18:1)
4. Gather helpful information. (Proverbs 14:15; 21:5)
5. Examine your heart. (Proverbs 20:5; 1 Timothy 6:10; James 4:3; 2 Corinthians 5:9)
6. Rightly handle the Word of Truth. (2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:18)
7. Seek godly counsel. (Proverbs 13:10; 15:22; 19:20)
8. Study Christ.
9. Rest in God’s providence. (Deuteronomy 29:29)
10. Make a decision. (Proverbs 16:9)

NOTE: This sermon is the second of the two-part series, Biblical Decision-Making. Part 1 of this series is available here.