WHEN MAKING A DECISION, CHECK THE SCRIPTURES FIRST!

 

Written 10/8/26

 

This week in my men’s Bible Study at the church I attend, we are in the middle of the book of Acts.  The theme of this week’s study was:   “When making a decision, check the Scriptures first!”  

 

In doing the digdown, here’s what we discovered:  Don’t say “God told me to do this.”  You can’t blame your “crazy” on God!  Do your homework, due diligence, and prayer just like the Apostles did to pick the newest disciple in Acts chapter 1 (NIV shown):  

 

²¹ "Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, ²² beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection."

²³ So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. ²? Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen ²? to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs." ²? Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

 

The bullet points from that chapter were:

 

1. Seek the Scriptures.

2. Seek wise counseling.   Don’t make a decision without the guidance of believers who are grounded in their faith in Christ.

3. Get informed.   Kind of goes along with # 2!

4. PRAY.

5. 5.  Step out and go in faith, but ONLY after doing points 1 thru 4.

 

As it says in 1 Peter 5:7, 

"Cast all your anxiety (cares) on him because he cares for you."

 

No matter what the issue, concern, or decision, follow these steps and Christ will show you the RIGHT decision, to be able to walk on STEADY GROUND with Him!