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We are each faced with decisions every day. Most of these decisions are easy to make since they involve matters of right and wrong. Even if doing right is not easy, we know that the proper decision is to do the right thing. However, there are times when knowing what the right choice is isnt obvious. In Gods Word He has given use various ways to know what is right. When God gives a clear law in the Bible we should obey it. When we are not given a specific law, God gives us various principles in the Bible to guide us in our decision making.
Pray
Every decision we make should be bathed in prayer. Praying about your decisions will keep you closely connected to the Lord. Through prayer you can maintain a close relationship with God without which you would not be sensitive to the Holy Spirits leading in the decision you need to make.
Doubt Principle: When you are unsure as to whether an activity is right or wrong, the Doubt Principle says that you should not do the activity. According to Romans 14:21 and 23 we should not engage in activities if we are unsure as to whether it is appropriate. In fact, the Bible goes as far as to say that engaging in an activity when you are not convinced it is the right thing to do is sin. Association Principle: We should not associate ourselves with that which is (or may be) inappropriate. We are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:22 to abstain from activities that have the appearance of evil. What is the dominant association of the activity? If people see you doing it, will they immediately think you are involved in something inappropriate for a Christian? If so, then you should not participate.
While there are many decisions that involve a choice between right and wrong, that is not always the case. There are times when you have to choose between two excellent options. Work through the previous steps and God will show you the right decision. When it comes down to choosing between two good choices and God does not give any clear direction, then the final step indicates that you can choose the one you most desire. Then trust God to bring it to pass. Remember though, that this promise is to those who are pleasing and right in the sight of God. Otherwise you wont know what the right choice is. Spend time in the Bible to know what Gods opinion on various matters is, then trust that He will lead you into the right path you need to take in your decision.