Decision Making

By Pat Morley

During the course of a year most of us only make two or three truly major decisions. These might include whether or not to change jobs, whether to move or not, how many children to have, which church to attend, and so on. Yet, these comprise some of the most important and difficult decisions we ever make. Since the Bible doesn't speak directly to most of these decision, what do we do?

We need to gain perspective.
1. Know that many major decisions do turn out wrong.
2. Count the cost of making the wrong decision.
3. Most decisions are obvious given enough information and time.

Once we have the proper perspective we need guidance. These are the seven sources for us to gain guidance from.

1. The Bible
2. Prayer
3. The Holy Spirit
4. Conscience
5. Circumstances
6. Wise Counsel
7. Fasting