Emergence

The other day I talked with a good friend about making a hard decision.  The thing that is hard about deciding anything is when you decide something, you murder all the other options.  That is why for the big decisions in life… you need to be faithful to what God has called you to…and than truthfully… let the chips fall where they may.

Paul hits on this when he says Galatians 1:10 (NIV)  Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

I think the tough thing about this, is most of the time we forget what God has called us to.  Here are a few simple reminders I bounce off myself, when I make a decision.

1. Obedience to his revealed will

2. Shepherd and lead our families

3. Submit to those in authority

4. Love others

5. Proclaim the gospel.

My hope is next time you have to make a tough decision… it is a decision based on Jesus as Lord, and not on the approval of man.