DECISION MAKING AND THE WILL OF GOD: Standardized Testing

 

DECISION MAKING AND THE WILL OF GOD: Standardized Testing

  Prior to trusting Lord Jesus Christ and rebirth (Jn.3:1-21) we walked in darkness and could not clearly see matters pertaining to His kingdom. Prior to personally being born-again, religious* though we were, we didn’t have enlightened discernment nor the ability to please God. (Rom.12:1-3; Eph.5:8-10)

  We are not left with our own old olio of discernments. We have the standards of God’s Word, the first two commandments being the basic measure in all decisions. However, no fault of God, but our bumbling bubbling emotions may still confuse us. For these passionate <> impassive affecting times, God has not left us in stumble in dire straits.

  June Hunt, whose 96 page Biblically topical books I recommend, lists 8 plainly stated tests.

1. Scriptural Test. Has God already spoken about it in His Word? Examples: 2Cor.6:14; 2Tim.3:16.

2. Secrecy Test. Would it bother me if everyone knew this was my choice? Example: Pr.11:3.

3. Survey Test. What if everyone followed my example? Example: 1Tim.4:12.

4. Spirit Test. Am I being people-pressured or Spirit-led.? Example: Gal.1:10.

5. Stumbling Test. Could this decision result in others stumbling? Example: Rom.14:21.

6. Serenity Test. Have I prayed and received peace about this decision? Example: Phil.4:6-7.

7. Sanctification Test. Will this decision hinder me from growing in Christ? Example: 2Cor.3:18.

8. Supreme Test. Does this decision glorify God? Example: 1Cor.3:18.

  As John 1:12 authorized children of God let us walk far from the path of spiritual immaturity centered in egotistical living. Our daily journey is to be on the challenging Way. (Jn.14:6)

EBB4

*All belief systems, including limited theism and atheism, are religious.

PS. A most edifying endeavor is Biblically cross referencing all test example Scriptures given.