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Discover the 8 tests to make sound decisions: Scriptural, Secrecy, Survey, Spiritual, Stumbling, Serenity, Sanctification, and Supreme. Based on biblical references and practical scenarios.
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Decisions Eph. 5:6-11
The S’s of Testing Decisions • Scriptural Test • Secrecy Test • Survey Test • Spiritual Test • Stumbling Test • Serenity Test • Sanctification Test • Supreme Test
Scriptural Test • II Tim 3:16-17 • Dating or Marriage • II Cor 6:14 • Decisions based from Scripture
Secrecy Test • Prov. 11:3 • Would it brother me if others knew of my decision • Keeping an overpayment of returned money or credit
Survey Test • I Tim. 4:12 • What if everyone followed my example • Throwing trash out your car window
Spiritual Test • Gal 1:10 • Am I following God or people in this decision • Our commitment of time
Stumbling Test • Romans 14:21 • Would my decisions cause my brother or sister to stumble • Drinking or smoking • Appearance • Language
Serenity Test • Phil. 4:6-7 • Have I prayed • Is my decision in harmony with scripture • Do I have the peace of God • Dating, marriage, moving, occupations, or a purchase
Sanctification Test • II Cor. 3:18 • Will my decision prevent or hinder my growth in the Lord? • My decision to be obedient or disobedient to the Word of God
Supreme Test • I Cor. 10:31 • Does this decision glorify God • Conforming to the standards of the World • Indebtedness • Staying in a sinful situation • The continuation of a sinful lifestyle