Category Archives: Decision-Making

As believers we “have been raised with Christ … where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God” (Col. 3:1). That’s metaphorically, or positionally, where we are now, present tense, but will one day be a literal reality. What we do, which begins with the decisions we make, should come from that raised position with Christ. . . . Continue reading Decisions Made from Our Raised Position→

Let there be no doubt about it: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Prov. 9:10) and “there is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD” (Prov. 21:30). Yet, somehow consulting with others also enters into decision-making.

Wisdom & Discernment Needed in Decision-Making from the Right Source . . . Continue reading Wisdom & Discernment Needed→

God’s Word speaks of the need to demolish strongholds in our lives with divine power. These tend to be negative, faulty thought patterns that have taken hold in our lives and misguide how we think and what we do. These are patterns of thinking that go against who God is and His ways. Consequently, as leaders we might have strongholds affecting the decision-making process that need to be demolished so we not only make the right decisions but also follow a Christ-like process to get there. . . . Continue reading Strongholds Affecting Decision-Making→

We’ve previously suggested some strongholds that can affect decision-making. These patterns of negative, faulty thinking can skew our perspective and keep us from truly aligning with God in the decisions we make. We might not always get totally off track but we may settle for something good when God has something better. Consequently, we need to learn how to demolish strongholds so we can make the best decisions. . . . Continue reading How to Demolish Strongholds So We Make the Best Decisions→

We’ve previously established that God provides us with weapons to demolish strongholds affecting the decision-making “for though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does” (2 Cor. 10:3-4). The world’s weapons tend to put us on the attack, fighting in ways that tend to do more harm than good. For us as believers, however, we have a God who fights for us for the good. Consequently, He provides protective gear. Hence, if we want protection for the decision-making process, we need to . . . Continue reading Protection for the Decision-Making Process→

As church leaders, all decisions we make should have the objective of arriving at “what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Rom. 12:2). Continue reading Decisions from a Renewed Mind→

We’ve already considered how God’s Word that renews our minds so we’re able to “test and approve what God’s will is” (Rom. 12:2). Not only does Scripture renew our minds so we can make wise decision, it also equips us to make good decisions.

Why Scripture is Useful for Equipping Us to Make Good Decisions . . . Continue reading Equipped for Making Good Decisions→

The Apostle Paul exhorted Timothy, “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.” (Titus 2:7-8) The word “everything” in that verse means being an example in all we do which includes how we go about making decisions. . . . Continue reading Setting an Example in Decision Making→

As leaders, we will need to make a lot of decisions. When we look at our choices through the eyes of a servant, our decisions become clearer. Servanthood affects decision making.

Examples of How Making Servanthood a Priority Affects Decision Making . . . Continue reading Servanthood Affects Decision Making→

As leaders we must make a lot of decisions, many of which may be quite consequential. We need to make sure we’re on the right track so our decisions align with God and His ways. If we’re on the wrong track, our decisions may seem right to us because they fit that track. God warns us, however, that . . . Continue reading Leader Qualities that Keep Decisions on the Right Track→