“Using the Bible to Make Wise Decisions”

I. Living by Preference

• The fear of rejection
• Greed
• Compromise

II. Living by Principle

• Live for a cause greater than yourself
• Know what you believe
• Expect conflict
• Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him
• Remember the Lord is in control of all that happens in this world

III. Six ways to test a decision

1. The Ideal Test: Is it in harmony with God’s Word? (Psalm 119:105)
2. The Integrity Test: Would I want everyone to know about this decision? (Proverbs 10:9) (Romans 14:14)
3. The Improvement Test: Will it make me a better person? (1Corinthians 10:23)
4. The Independence Test: Could it become an addiction to me? (1 Corinthians 6:12)
5. The influence Test: Will it harm other people?
   (Romans 14:12-13) (Romans 15:1-2)
6. The Investment Test: Is it the best use of my Time?
   (Ephesians 5:15-17)