Truth Shared @ Monday Nite Loft with Middle Schoolers - Good for all of us.

IT’S NOT A HIDDEN TREASURE

-God wants you to know what He wants-

Truth - Understanding God's Will for our Lives

God makes a promise: Psalm 32:8 Proverbs 3:5-6 John 16:13

(Note: click on the link on Psalm 32 to BibleGateway, then you can look up the other Word's from God)

What should my attitude be? Psalm 40:8 Ephesians 5:17

How do I understand what God wants? Psalm 37:31 Psalm 119:105,130

What conditions are given? Romans 12:1,2 John 17:7

Basic Guidelines in decision making:

1. Matthew 6:33 Am I seeking God’s desires ahead of my own?
2. Matthew 22:37-39 Will it help me love God and my neighbor?
3. Matthew 28:18-20 Will it help me fulfill Christ’s mission for me?
4. 2 Peter 3:18 Does it increase my knowledge of Christ?
5. 1 Corinthians. 6:12 Is it helpful or is it mastering me?
6. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Will it help me honor God with my body?
7. 1 Corinthians 8:9 Does it encourage someone to stumble?
8. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Will I glorify (lift up) God in it?

Other Thoughts:

What has the advice been? Proverbs 15:22

Is it wise? Ephesians 5:15-17

Are the circumstances right? Philippians. 1:12-14

Do I have inner peace? Colossians 3:15

Challenge: In one of your decisions this week, use the guidelines and thoughts.