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Discovering the Will of God: Finding Wisdom and Purpose in Life

Unravel the mystery of God's will with wisdom and understanding. Explore questions of existence, identity, suffering, and divine purpose. Embrace Godly principles, submission, and godliness for fulfillment and contentment. Delve into the journey of seeking God's will, staying focused, and treasuring Christ above all. Engage in prayer, study, and personal growth to align with God's desires. Discover the richness of theological concepts and musical inspirations to enrich your faith journey. Let go of ego, embrace humility, and pursue a life of wisdom and blessing.

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Discovering the Will of God: Finding Wisdom and Purpose in Life

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  1. New Life ABF Wisdom: Applying Truth Correctly Learn it, Live it – DO IT!

  2. Step One in Discovering the Will of God is Knowing HE IS SOVERIEGN There can be only ONE

  3. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. NASB Pr 9:10. There can be only One!

  4. Understand that . . . • God is not a means to an end – He IS the Means & the End • When we worship idols, we are in part doing what we are supposed to be doing, only we are not doing it the way & to Whom we are supposed to be doing it • God is NOT a Holy God; a Just God; a Loving God . . . He IS Holiness – He IS Justice – He IS Love

  5. God is the source the substance the satisfaction

  6. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10

  7. why am I here? what am I supposed to do? who am I? should I go? should I stay? what should I do? who should I be with? what is the cost? will I suffer? why am I suffering? when will I stop suffering? why don’t others suffer the way I do? am I my own? why should I care? can I really deny myself? what is so bad about getting whatever I want? what do I want? what is the purpose? What is the end of it all? What is the purpose of man?

  8. The Big Picture – Be Wise • The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and the Knowledge of the Holy One is understanding (Proverbs 9:10) • Fear God and keep His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13) • Seek first the Kingdom and all else will be added (Matt. 6:33) • Rejoice in the LORD always (Phil. 4:4) • “If you don’t know God, you can’t know anything properly”

  9. Don’t just mimic Godly things; be a Godly person . . . Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4)

  10. God’s will is for you to be* • Saved (Eph. 1:5) • Sanctified (1 Thess 4:3) • Submissive (Romans 12:2) • Spirit-Filled (Romans 8:26-27) • Suffering (1 Peter 4:19) • Satisfied (1 Thess. 5:18) • This is godliness . . . and that is great gain • 1 Tim 6:6

  11. Let’s heat the Noodle a bit . . . The “determined will of God” verses the “desired will of God” Decree verses doing Imperatives in the Text imply wishes for God and volition for man Wait, are the open theists right?!? NO Its complex

  12. Don’t just mimic Godly things; be a Godly person . . . Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4)

  13. God’s will is for you to be* • Saved (Eph. 1:5) • Sanctified (1 Thess 4:3) • Submissive (Romans 12:2) • Spirit-Filled (Romans 8:26-27) • Suffering (1 Peter 4:19) • Satisfied (1 Thess. 5:18) • This is godliness . . . and that is great gain • 1 Tim 6:6

  14. So . . . Know GodWalk with GodBe a Godly PersonThen . . . Do whatever you want

  15. Stay Focused . . .

  16. One thing What is your priority?

  17. Treasure everything else as treasure from Him Treasure Christ/god above all things

  18. Baby Steps • Prayer is talking to God, Scripture is Him talking back • Geek out on godliness • Tozer, Puritans, Piper, Carson, Grudem, T4G, C.S. Lewis • Mullins, Lacrae, ShaiLinne, Switchfoot • And Can it Be, Come Thou Fount, Great is Thy Faithfulness • Redemption, adoption, efficacious, atonement, imputation, theodicy, grace, faith, belief, wisdom, blessed • Just say no • Look out for leprosy • Take the helmet off your ego and put it on your heart

  19. New Life ABF Wisdom: Applying Truth Correctly Learn it, Live it – DO IT!

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