Grace to You: Radio Podcast

Making the Hard Decisions Easy

Oct 9, 2025
John MacArthur, a renowned pastor-teacher and author, dives into the complexities of decision-making guided by faith. He discusses principles for making spiritually profitable choices, warning against using liberty as a cover for sin. MacArthur emphasizes respecting one's conscience and the importance of being a positive example for others. He also highlights how our actions can lead others to Christ and ultimately asks whether they glorify God. This insightful conversation equips believers with practical wisdom for navigating life's gray areas.
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ADVICE

Prioritize Spiritual Profitability

  • Ask whether an action will be spiritually profitable and build you up before deciding.
  • Avoid choices that slow your progress or add unnecessary bulk to your spiritual life.
ADVICE

Don't Cloak Sin With Liberty

  • Check your motive to ensure freedom isn't a cloak for satisfying lust or sin.
  • Don't justify wrong desires by claiming Christian liberty.
INSIGHT

Conscience Mirrors Conviction

  • All Christians must submit to Christ's lordship but differ on nonexplicit matters.
  • Conscience reflects your mind's conviction, so personal conviction must guide gray-area choices.
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