"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children." Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Personal choices encompass every aspect of life. When these reflect the secure absolutes of truth found in God's Word, stability is ensured. Confusion, instability, despair, and hopelessness flow from building one's life on anything other than God's Word. Even good things we cherish like church and family traditions, the wise sayings of respected persons, or the practical insights of leaders cannot supply the foundation or substitute for the security that only God's Word can provide.
So how can we help? By evaluating our thoughts, considerations, and decisions against the truth of God's Word and by helping those with whom we are in contact, both Christian and non-Christian, to begin to search God's Word and "think Biblically." We don't need to impose our thinking upon them or attempt to force them to agree with our conclusions of faith. We simply lead them to our Teacher. The Holy Spirit will teach them His truth. They need only seek Him.
Our role is to guide, leading them to the One who holds all truth: Jesus. Truly He is "the way, the truth, and the life." So the next time you're unsure of God's will in light of decisions you must make or actions you must take, seek God in the Word. He never contradicts His Word, and His ways are always without error.
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