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\nAnd whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Col. 3:17)<\/em><\/p>\n
What Decisions Worthy of Bearing His Name, the Name of the Lord Jesus, Look Like<\/h2>\n
We can look at the verses leading up to Colossians 3:17 for how to describe decisions about what we say and do in the name of the Lord Jesus.<\/p>\n
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- They will be decisions determined from our position in Christ under His authority with an eternal perspective not short-sighted and self-determined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. …” (Col. 3:1-10)<\/em><\/p>\n
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- They will be decisions that put Him first but also reflect Him through and through not ones that conform to the world or reflect our own biases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
“Christ is all, and is in all” (Col. 3:11)<\/em><\/p>\n
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- They will be decisions born out of love and reflecting the kind of love with which He loves us not self-centered or self-serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
“over all these virtues put on love” (Col. 3:12-14)<\/em><\/p>\n
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- They will be decisions about which we will experience an inner peace and that will steer the Church toward peace not stress, anxiety, and turmoil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.” (Col. 3:15)<\/em><\/p>\n
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- They will be decisions based on His teaching not human wisdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly” (Col. 3:16)<\/em><\/p>\n
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- They will be decisions for which we will thank and glorify the Father not regret.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
“giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3:17)<\/em><\/p>\n
These are the kind of decisions worthy of bearing His name that lead to powerful results.<\/p>\n
Read About: The Power of His Name<\/a><\/p>\n
Click Here for More Resources about the Name of the Lord<\/a><\/p>\n
All Posts about Decision-Making:<\/h3>
- Making Decisions That Line Up<\/a><\/li>
- Decision-Making Questions for Lining Up<\/a><\/li>
- If You Find Yourself Making All the Decisions<\/a><\/li>
- Pluses & Minuses of Getting Others Involved in Decision Making<\/a><\/li>
- Who Makes the Final Decision?<\/a><\/li>
- Stifled in Decision-Making?<\/a><\/li>
- Rushed Decisions<\/a><\/li>
- Delayed Decisions<\/a><\/li>
- Derailed Decisions<\/a><\/li>
- Retrofitted Decisions<\/a><\/li>
- Decisions Reveal Faith in God’s Power?<\/a><\/li>
- Decisions You Don’t Have to Be Ashamed to Make<\/a><\/li>
- Decisions Examined at Foot of the Cross<\/a><\/li>
- Making Decisions from a Place of Humility<\/a><\/li>
- Making Wise Decisions<\/a><\/li>
- Making Decisions Void of Legalism<\/a><\/li>
- Foolish Not to Pray<\/a><\/li>
- Wisdom & Discernment Needed<\/a><\/li>
- Decisions from a Renewed Mind<\/a><\/li>
- Equipped for Making Good Decisions<\/a><\/li>
- The Spirit Helps Us Make the Right Decisions, the Right Way<\/a><\/li>
- The Spirit Provides Guidance and Wisdom in Decision-Making<\/a><\/li>
- Decisions Worthy of Bearing His Name<\/a><\/li>
- Strongholds Affecting Decision-Making<\/a><\/li>
- How to Demolish Strongholds So We Make the Best Decisions<\/a><\/li>
- Protection for the Decision-Making Process<\/a><\/li>
- Decisions Made from Our Raised Position<\/a><\/li>
- Setting an Example in Decision Making<\/a><\/li>
- Servanthood Affects Decision Making<\/a><\/li>
- Leader Qualities that Keep Decisions on the Right Track<\/a><\/li>
- Shepherds Make Wise Decisions<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As leaders we constantly make decisions about what to say or do. While we might not consciously think about it this way, we are choosing to say or do that which will either be self-promoting or glorify the Lord. We will be deciding what to say or do based on human wisdom or that which comes from Him. We will be determining our course of action or our words for their short term consequences or for eternal good. Obviously decisions worthy of bearing the name of the Lord Jesus are those that . . . Continue reading Decisions Worthy of Bearing His Name<\/span>
- Decision-Making Questions for Lining Up<\/a><\/li>
- Making Decisions That Line Up<\/a><\/li>
- They will be decisions for which we will thank and glorify the Father not regret.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- They will be decisions based on His teaching not human wisdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- They will be decisions about which we will experience an inner peace and that will steer the Church toward peace not stress, anxiety, and turmoil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- They will be decisions born out of love and reflecting the kind of love with which He loves us not self-centered or self-serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- They will be decisions that put Him first but also reflect Him through and through not ones that conform to the world or reflect our own biases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n