Wise Decision Making in the Gray Areas

WISE DECISION MAKING IN THE "GRAY AREAS."

Nine questions that will help you make God-glorifying, fruitful decisions in those areas not specifically mentioned in the Scriptures.

1. The Question of Exaltation

Will this glorify God?

1 Corinthians 10:31

2. The Question of Edifications

Will this build others up in the faith?

1 Corinthians 10:23-24

3. The Question of Expedience

Will this be spiritually profitable for me?

1 Corinthians 6:12

4. The Question of Enslavement

Will this, or could this bring me into bondage?

1 Corinthians 6:12-13

5. The Question of Excess

Will this slow me down in the spiritual race?

Hebrews 12:1-2

6. The Question of Equivocation

Do I wish to exercise this liberty really just to cover an evil motive?

Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 2:16

7. The Question of Example

Will this help other Christians by its example?

1 Corinthians 8:9-13

8. The Question of Evangelism

Is this enhancing my opportunity for evangelism?

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

9. The Question of Emulation

Would Jesus do this? Would Jesus say this?

1 John 2:6