By Dr. David Webster
If you want better insight and discernment... learn the importance of reverence for the Lord and of trusting Him. He shows how to distinguish right from wrong, how to find the right decision every time.
- Proverbs 2:3-5 (LB)
Six Ways To Test a Decision
The Ideal Test:
1. Is it in harmony with God's Word?
Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
- Psalm 119:105(NRSV)
The Integrity Test:
2. would I want everyone to know this decision?
Knowing what is right to do and then not doing it is a sin.
- James 4:17 (LB)
There is nothing hidden that will not be made public.
- Mark 4:22 (CEV)
The Independence Test:
3. Could it become addicting to me?
All things are lawful to me, but I will not be dominated by anything.
- 1 Corinthians 6:12b (NRSV)
The Influence Test:
4. Will it harm other people?
Each of us will give an account of himself to God... Try to live in such a way that you will never make your brother stumble by letting him see you doing something he thinks is wrong.
- Romans 14:12-13 (LB)
The Improvement Test:
5. Will it make me a better person?
You say, "I am allowed to do anything" -- but not everything is helpful. ...--but not everything is beneficial.
- 1 Corinthians 10:23 (NLT)
The Investment Test:
6. Is it the best use of my life?
So be very careful how you live. don't live like those who are not wise, but live wisely. use every chance you have for doing good, because these are evil time. So do not be foolish but learn what the Lord wants you to do.
- Ephesians 5:15-17 (NCV)
-at times we do things on our own, we tend to forget how important to ask God first for guidance for all the things that we will do. we must not forget that He knows everything and anything. thus we have the confidence that His guidance and answers for our prayers will always be the best for us...i know God's plan for my life will be better than what i am thinking right now.
d man nya ibigay ang mga gusto ko, ang mga bagay na matagal ko nang hinihingi sa kanya...naniniwala ako na ito pa rin ang best for me. His guidance is enough and sufficient for me! hehehe! masaya at masarap ma-in-love kay Lord!
