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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Making Wise Decisions


Charles R. Swindoll and Roy B. Zuck, Understanding Christian Theology (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2003), 264.






 Making Wise Decisions 
 Beyond that, God calls us to live wisely and to make God-honoring decisions. Garry Friesen calls this method of decision-making “the way of wisdom.” When we decide wisely, we please God and are following His will. What factors does God use in helping His people make wise and God-honoring decisions about personal areas of life? What factors did I consider when making my decision to join the faculty of Western Seminary? Our brains enable us to make decisions about what we eat, where we go, what we do with our time, how we spend our money, and what kind of people we will be. God has given each of us a capacity for decision-making. And I believe that He expects us to use our brain and make decisions. As Waltke wrote, “God expects us to use our decision-making capabilities to make choices.” Paul had this principle in mind when he wrote, “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise” (Eph. 5:15). This instruction was given in the context of making wise decisions regarding the use of one’s spiritual gifts. In using common sense in decision-making, it is helpful to see the “pros” and “cons” of each course of action. Sometimes I will use a piece of paper folded down the center to reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of a decision.

Charles R. Swindoll and Roy B. Zuck, Understanding Christian Theology (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2003), 264.




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