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Decision-making (Proverbs 16:1-4)

I have plans and ideas , but I must accept that God has final say (verse 1). I invite God to expose and adjust the motives behind my ideas and plans (verse 2). I prayerfully yield control of the decision to follow God’s guidance (verse 3).

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Decision-making (Proverbs 16:1-4)

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  1. I have plans and ideas , but I must accept that God has final say (verse 1). I invite God to expose and adjust the motives behind my ideas and plans (verse 2). I prayerfully yield control of the decision to follow God’s guidance (verse 3). = SUCCESS! God works out everything according to His purposes (verse 4). Decision-making(Proverbs 16:1-4)

  2. (Psalms 37:4-5) Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. {5} Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: God’s Will and my desires

  3. (Proverbs 13:10) Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. • (Proverbs 15:22) Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. • (Proverbs 20:18) Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance. get good advice!!!

  4. (Proverbs 12:15) The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. • (Proverbs 14:12; 16:25) There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. • (Proverbs 21:2) All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. • (Proverbs 26:12) Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. My way always seems right

  5. (Proverbs 12:5) The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. (Proverbs 15:26) The LORD detests the thoughts [plans] of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him. “RIght and wrong” should be easy

  6. Focus on Control • We compete with God • Focus on Character • We glorify God 2 ways to face the Future

  7. Will I accept God’s final say about my ideas and plans (Proverbs 16:1)? Do I invite God to expose and adjust the motives behind my ideas and plans (16:2)? Will I prayerfully yield control of decisions to follow God’s guidance (16:3)? Do I trust God to work out everything according to His purposes (16:4)? Decision-making that changes us

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