Discerning the Will of God - Part 5

The basics of discerning the will of God.

Three Things to Know About Discerning the Will of God

1. As new creatures in Christ, there is a necessity to understand the Will of God.
2. There is a possibility of trying to discern the Will of God the wrong the wrong way.
3. As new creatures in Christ, we must start to discern the Will of God rightly, i.e., through Scripture.

How to Rightly Discern the Will of God Practically

1. Follow the explicit commands of Scripture. (1 Thessalonians 4:3; Joshua 1:8)
2. Discover timeless principles in Scripture. (1 Corinthians 10:6)
3. Ask God for wisdom. (James 1,4)
4. Keep a clear conscience.
5. Seek godly counsel.
6. Do your homework. (Proverbs 18:15; 14:15; 20:5)
7. Examine your heart. (Proverbs 14:12,15)
8. Trust the sovereign grace of God. (Isaiah 55:8)
9. Make a decision.