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Decisions. James 1:6-8. Definition. A decision is a process that includes making a choice or judgment about an attitude or action. Decisions are an act of your will , and they are always influenced by either your mind or your emotions. Ps. 40:8
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Decisions James 1:6-8
Definition • A decision is a process that includes making a choice or judgment about an attitude or action. Decisions are an act of your will, and they are always influenced by either your mind or your emotions. Ps. 40:8 • Double minded means: two-spirited, i.e. vacillating (in opinion or purpose):
Choices • Our Choices bring blessings and cursing to our lives and the lives of others (Is 1:19 -20) • Our Choices must be made of our knowledge of the revealed will of God (Acts 21:25) • Choices reveal the heart (Ps119:30)
And Act of One’s Will • Communicates one’s desires or goals • Expresses Authority (whom or what) • Who is in control (whom or what) • Matt 6:10 (God’s will be done)
God’s Will • Is the best for you • Is the ultimate plan and purpose for you • Is good and pleasing for you • Jer 29:11 • Heb 12:10
Types of God’s Will • Perfect Will (Rom 12:2 & II Peter 3:9) • Prevailing Will (Prov. 19:21) • Permissive Will (Deut. 30:19) This is your sovereignty of choice. • Permissive Will is out of the Will of God. • Every one can know the Will of God for their life (Word of God)
Decisions that please God • God initiated (Prov. 4:11) • Harmony with the Word (Ps. 119:133) • Accomplish His plan (Phil 2:13) • That depends upon Him (Phil 4:13) • That bring God glory (I Cor 10:31)