James 1:7,8(GN)—(A person)…unable to make up his mind and undecided in all he does, must not think he will receive anything from the Lord.
SIX STEPS TO MAKING WISE DECISIONS
STEP ONE: PRAY FOR GUIDANCE
Prov. 28:26(LB)—A man is a fool to trust himself. But those who use God’s wisdom are safe. (discuss)
Col. 3:15(GN)—The peace that Christ gives is to guide you in the decisions you make…
STEP TWO: GET THE FACTS
Proverbs 13:16—Every prudent man acts out of knowledge.
>> Map out and study the situation.
>> Make the decision.
>> Move on faith.
Prov. 18:13(LB)—What a shame—yes, how stupid!--to decide before knowing the facts!
STEP THREE: ASK FOR ADVICE
Proverbs 24:6(GN)—…the more good advice you get, the more likely you are to win.
Prov. 20:18(GN)—Get good advice and you will succeed.
STEP FOUR: CALCULATE THE COST
Prov. 20:25—It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows. Decision? Business, relationship, $, job, school…
It's a trap
· to decide before deliberating.
· to make a promise without pondering.
· to make a commitment without considering.
STEP FIVE: PREPARE FOR PROBLEMS
Proverbs 22:3(LB)—A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton never looks and suffers the consequences.
STEP SIX: FACE MY FEARS
Eccl. 11:4(LB)—If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never get anything done.
Romans 8:31—If God is for us, who can be against us?
Small Group Discussion Questions
1. How do you make wise decisions?
2. Review the points and Bible verses from this lesson.
What personal application can you make from this week's teaching?
3. What major decisions do you need to make soon?
4. Take some time right now to pray for the needs of those in your small group.
*Scripture is quoted from the New International Version unless
otherwise noted.
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