MAKING GODLY DECISIONS #3 - Living in the Gray
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Grace Church By John Demo

MAKING GODLY DECISIONS #3 - Living in the Gray

Life is full of decisions and the quality of our life will be determined by the kind of decisions we make everyday. During this series we'll look at some principles for making decisions that honor God, bring His blessings to our life, and reflect a Godly l

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This is the final message of our Making Godly Decisions series.
Over the first two weeks we've looked at James 1:5-8 and learned how to make Godly and not just good decisions.
To make Godly decisions, the Apostle James tells us that we must ask God for wisdom.
Each choice that we make costs us something, has consequences, and contributes to sharing our life, both now and for the future.
There are many areas in life that are not covered by the specific words of the Bible, in terms of what we should do or not do. These are often called the gray areas of life. Most of our life is spent living in the gray.
One of the great things about God's Word is it's timeless nature. It provides many general principles that offer guidance in our lives - regardless of what era a person lives in.
Today we are going to look at six scriptural principles.
These act like a funnel by which we can sift or examine the decisions we ponder.
These six principles will help us to walk in grace, with a sense of freedom, as we ask for God's wisdom.
1. The principle of EDIFICATION.
Question: Will it build me spiritually?
1 Corinthians 10:23
1 Corinthians 10:23
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23 “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
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2. The principle of EXCESS.
Question: Will it slow me down in the race?
Hebrews 12:1
Hebrews 12:1
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1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
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3. The principle of ENSLAVEMENT.
Question: Will it bring me into bondage?
2 Corinthians 5:17; Proverbs 22:3
2 Corinthians 5:17
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17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
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Proverbs 22:3
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3 The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
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4. The principle of EXAMPLE.
Question: Will it cause me to hinder another person's relationship with God and others?
Romans 14:13
Romans 14:13
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13 Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.
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5. The principle of EVANGELISM.
Question: Will it reflect Jesus to others?
Colossians 4:2-6
Colossians 4:2-6
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2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
3 as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4 Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.
5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
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6. The principle of EXALTATION.
Question: Will it bring glory to the Lord?
1 Corinthians 10:31
1 Corinthians 10:31
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31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
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You are encouraged to create a list of these six principles and design it like a funnel. When you have a decision that requires wisdom, and the topic isn't in the Bible, drop it in the funnel and see what comes out at the other end.
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