15 Questions to Consider when Deciding
\nIf Something Is Right or Wrong
\n(Part #1 of a 2 Part Series)<\/p>\n
Opening Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 10:31<\/strong><\/p>\n Reminder of what it means to Glorify God:<\/p>\n To honor, magnify, exalt, elevate, to shed radiance or splendor on God\u00a0To acknowledge His attributes and praise Him for whom He is<\/p><\/blockquote>\n According to Dr. Charles Stanley (Living the Extraordinary Life):<\/p>\n \u201cDisobedience is rebellion against God \u2013 irreverence toward Him. \u00a0It is a statement from your heart proclaiming that you have chosen your way over God\u2019s way. When you are disobedient, you are essentially refusing to acknowledge God\u2019s authority, right, and power in your life.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Last week – How God Communicates 1. What does the Bible say about this? (2 Timothy 3:16) 15 Questions to Consider when Deciding If Something Is Right or Wrong (Part #1 of a 2 Part Series) Opening Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Reminder of what it means…<\/span><\/p>\n
\n1. The Word of God (The Bible) \u2013 2 Timothy 3:16
\nThis is the primary way God speaks today
\n2. The Holy Spirit
\nThe Holy Spirit will never lead you where the Word of God forbids you to go . . . NO EXCEPTIONS
\n3. Other People
\n4. Circumstances<\/p>\nPart # 1
\n15 Questions to Consider
\nWhen Deciding If Something Is Right or Wrong:<\/h3>\n
\nAll scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
\n2. Can I do this knowing that the Holy Spirit is dwelling in me?
\n(1 Corinthians 6:19, 20)
\nWhat? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which
\nis in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are
\nbought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit,
\nwhich are God\u2019s.
\n3. Can I do this for the glory of God? (1 Corinthians 10:31)
\nWhether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
\nGlorify God: To honor, magnify, exalt, elevate, to shed radiance or splendor on God
\n4. Would I like to be doing this when Jesus comes? (1 John 2:28)
\nAnd now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
\n5. Can I do this in Jesus name? (Colossians 3:17a)
\nAnd whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
\ngiving thanks to God and the Father by him.
\n\u201cName\u201d \u2013 Representing Jesus with His approval
\nTo act consistently with who Christ is and with what He wants
\n6. Can I thank God for this? (Colossians 3:17b)
\nAnd whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
\ngiving thanks to God and the Father by him.
\n7. Is this wise use of my time? (Ephesians 5:16)
\nRedeeming the time, because the days are evil.
\n8. Is this wise use of my money? (Matthew 6:20, 21)
\nBut lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor
\nrust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
\nFor where your treasure is, there will your heart be also<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"