As a follow up to last weeks’ post on decision making, here are notes from Blake Holmes’ second message from the “Should I” series. You can see points one through five in last week’s post here. I’ve made many mistakes, and without good counsel, I’m prone to making many more. God wants far better for us.
7) Have I honestly considered the warning signs? – “He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, but he who forsakes reproof goes astray. Proverbs 10:17″ (see also Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 27:6)
8) Have I considered the possible outcomes for my course of action? – “The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 14:1″ (see also Proverbs 14:15, Proverbs 27:12)
9) Could this decision jeopardize my integrity or hinder my witness for the Lord? – “Like a trampled spring and a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. Proverbs 25:26″ (see also Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 20:7, Proverbs 22:1)
10) Is there a better option that would allow me to make a better impact for God’s kingdom? – “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls Proverbs 11:30″