Decisions have consequences (Atlanta, GA)

Decisions have consequences

Every choice carries a consequence. For better or worse each choice is the unavoidable consequence of its predecessor. There are not exceptions. If you can accept that a bad choice carries the seed of its own punishment why not accept the fact that a good choice yields desirable fruit Gary Ryan Blair (All verses come from a KJV Bible). God will give you wisdom to make good decisions if you ask Him to give you wisdom.James 1 5 If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shall be given him. Look to God not yourself for wisdom guidance and good judgment.Proverbs 3 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.Proverbs 3 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths. The Holy Spirit can guide you into the right decision for the future.John 16 13 Howbeit when he the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth for he shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he shall hear that shall he speak and he will shew you things to come. God will help you make good decisions if you are humble.Psalm 25 9 The meek will he guide in judgment and the meek will he teach his way. God uses the Bible to reveal what way to go.Psalm 119 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. To make sound decisions you must first get the facts.Proverbs 1 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Don t be a fool when making decisions).Proverbs 18 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it it is folly and shame unto him. Being open to new ideas is an important part of making good decisions.Proverbs 18 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.The consequence of deciding not to truly repent of sin is eternal death. Be careful what you ask for Romans 6 23 For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. All humans reap the consequences of their decisions and actions.Galatians 6 7 Be not deceived God is not mocked for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. (Decisions have consequences some consequences are not immediately evident and can be eternal. Be very careful what you ask for). You will be treated in the same way you decide to treat others.Matthew 7 1 Judge not that ye be not judged.Matthew 7 2 For with what judgment ye judge ye shall be judged and with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again. (Again be very very careful what you ask for).Isaiah 5 20 Woe unto them that call evil good and good evil that put darkness for light and light for darkness that put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter (Just look around you today 09-20-22 many people are doing exactly what this is talking about. Be careful what you ask for in other words woe unto you if you make a bad choice (All decisions have consequences some consequences are temporary and again some consequences are not immediately evident but can be eternal in nature. You certainly don t want to make a decision like that).A little food for thought follows What Does the Bible Say About Decision Making The Bible is especially designed to help us make the most important decision the decision to repent change and follow Jesus Christ for the rest of our lives (Acts 2 38 1 John 2 6). God tells us to put Him first to obey Him and thus choose eternal life and blessings (Matthew 6 33 Deuteronomy 30 19-20). This would be the first step of a lifelong journey.All other decisions in life should contribute toward that ultimate decision and goal. We must avoid decisions that will detract from putting God and His righteousness first in our life.But not every decision is a choice of good versus evil. Many of our daily decisions have multiple acceptable options. Some of our biggest decisions also have a variety of possible choices like what career to pursue who to marry and where to live. Thankfully the Bible also gives us principles that can help us identify and choose the best options. Let s explore biblical wisdom to find some of those keys.What is the starting point in finding wisdom Proverbs 1 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge but fools despise wisdom and instruction.Proverbs 2 2-6 So that you incline your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding yes if you cry out for discernment and lift up your voice for understanding if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom from His mouth come knowledge and understanding Proverbs 3 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.When we understand how great God is and see how small we are we will grow in a proper reverence and fear of God. That leads us to ask for His guidance and to study His Bible to grow not just in knowledge but in understanding of the principles behind those facts. Meditating on and applying that biblical knowledge and understanding with God s Spirit leads to godly wisdom.So we seek wisdom when we fear God pray for His help and study His Bible completely cover to cover. Find out His principles and standards that apply to the decisions we face.