I don't know about you, but I'm always second guessing myself when it comes to sensitive issues. I've been in quite a few situations where I wasn't sure what the right choice was.
As I was reading my Bible last night, I came across these questions listed in the study part. They really helped me put a few things into perspective and I thought I would share them with you.
If you are facing a difficult and sensitive issue, don't just rely on what your heart might be telling you. Be sure to stop and listen to what God is telling you.
...does it help my witness for Christ?
"When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find a common ground with everyone, doing everything I can do save some."
-1 Corinthians 9:22
...am I motivated by a desire to help others know Christ?
"I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings."
-1 Corinthians 9:23
"You say, 'I'm allowed to do anything,' but not everything is good for you. You say, 'I'm allowed to do anything'- but not everything is beneficial."
-1 Corinthians 10:23
...does it help me do my best?
"All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize."
-1 Corinthians 9:25
...is it against a specific command in Scripture and would this cause me to sin?
"If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall."
-1 Corinthians 10:12
...is it the best and most beneficial course of action?
"I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don't just do what's best for me, I do what's best for others so that many may be saved."
-1 Corinthians 10:33
...am I thinking only of myself or do I truly care about the other person?
"Don't be concerned for your own good, but for the good of others."
-1 Corinthians 10:24
...am I acting lovingly or selfishly?
"(But suppose someone tells you, 'This meat was offered to an idol.' Don't eat it, out of consideration for the conscience of the one who told you. It might not be a matter of conscience for you, but it is for the other person.) For why should my freedom be limited by what someone else thinks? If I can thank God for the food and enjoy it, why should I be condemned for eating it? So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
-1 Corinthians 10:28-31
...does it glorify God?
"So whatever you do, do it for the glory of God."
-1 Corinthians 10:31
...will it cause someone else to sin?
"Don't give offense to Jews or Gentiles, or the church of God."
Don't make decisions without knowing what is truly the right one. Sometimes it's difficult to know what the right choice is because of other influences (advice from others, other things that make you happy, etc). I almost made my decision based off of what others thought, and I know I would have regretted that greatly. I took a step back and truly listened to what God was asking me to do.
I hope you do the same too.
God bless on this beautiful Saturday!
XOXO
