Making Important Decisions
Introductory Considerations:
1. Your life is important.
2. Your decisions are yours to make.
3. Consequences affect more than just you.
4. Are you experienced in making decisions?
5. Do you have a track record of good decisions?
6. Do you devote consideration to the process of deciding?
QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ASKING YOURSELF
1. DO I WANT GOD’S WILL OR MY WAY? (Galatians 5.17)
2. IS THERE A DOWN SIDE TO MY WAY? (Proverbs 14.12; 16.25)
3. WHAT IS THE KEY TO GOD’S WILL? (Proverbs 4.7; First Corinthians 1.30)
How does the child of God acquire wisdom?
- Prayer (James 1.5)
- Study
- Experience (Job 32.9)
- Counsel (Proverbs 11.14; 15.22)
4. WHAT ROLE DOES ATTITUDE PLAY?
- The proud are presumptuous (Proverbs 29.23)
- The humble are prudent and protected (Proverbs 15.33)
CONCLUSION:
1. I have important decisions to make and I want your counsel.
2. You have important decisions to make and you need to pray, study God’s Word, and seek counsel.