Reality Church Ventura How to Make Wise Decisions
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Jun 5, 2022 Explore the anxiety surrounding the conventional view of God's will versus a biblical perspective. Discover a five-step decision-making process rooted in Proverbs. Uncover why Scripture should be your primary guide and the importance of seeking wise counsel while avoiding isolation. Learn to evaluate your circumstances and recognize opportunities. Pastor Tim emphasizes the value of prayer with simple faith when making choices, culminating in the need to trust God's sovereignty over outcomes.
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Trader Joe's Milk Decision
- Pastor Tim jokes about decision paralysis using the trivial example of choosing milk at Trader Joe's.
- The humor illustrates everyday anxiety over seemingly small decisions.
Focus On Revealed Not Hidden Will
- Christians should focus on God's revealed will in Scripture rather than obsessing over a hidden detailed plan.
- Seeking God's revealed will shifts us from anxiety about the future to faithful obedience today.
Hidden-Will View Causes Harm
- The 'hidden-will' view creates anxiety, undermines responsibility, and isn't biblical.
- God invites us into revealed responsibilities, not a maze of secret directions.
