MAKING WISE DECISIONS
Introduction
A. During the course of our lives, we’ll make many decisions. Examples
B. We’ll look at a man who made the wrong decision and the consequence
C. Then we will consider four suggestions for making wise decisions from
a biblical perspective.
D. Read Genesis 13:1-18 (9) selective verses.
I. Lot had a decision to make and made the wrong decision.
A. He chose himself over others.
B. He chose his occupation over his family.
C. He chose the ‘now’ over the futures.
D. He and his family paid a great price for his wrong decision.
Genesis 19 selective verses.
II. Four suggestions for making wise decisions.
A. Spend time in God’s word. Psalm 119:105 (477); 2 Timothy
3:16-17 (880)
B. Make our request known to our Heavenly Father. Philippians 4:6-7(869
James 1:5 (891)
C. Seek counsel of mature Christians Psalm 1:1-3 (430)
D. Consider the consequences. Proverbs 22:3 (498)
III. What should we do about wrong decisions made in the past? Philippians 4:
6-7 (869); James 1:5 (891)
A. Admit that we were wrong.
B. Make necessary changes if possibe.
C. Pray for strength.
Closing: 1) A wise decision will never be regretted. 2) Prayer from Philippians
1:9-11 (867)