Daily Hope Devotionals - Using the Bible to Make Decisions

Jesus Offers Hope for Bad Decisions

For the last several days you’ve seen six different tests you can use when making decisions. Today I have them all listed here together. As you read over the tests again, reflect on your own … Continue reading Jesus Offers Hope for Bad Decisions

When Making a Decision, Use the Investment Test

If you want to make the best use of your life, you’ve got to get control of your time. Your time is your life. If you don’t learn to manage your time, you won’t go … Continue reading When Making a Decision, Use the Investment Test

To Make Decisions, Use the Influence Test

Everything you do influences someone else. Some decisions are good for you and also good for others. But sometimes it’s tempting to make a decision that might be fine for you but would harm the … Continue reading To Make Decisions, Use the Influence Test

Is Something Other Than Christ Controlling Your Life?

The Bible is full of wisdom for decision-making. In 1 Corinthians 6:12, Paul says, “‘All things are lawful for me,’ but I will not be dominated by anything” (ESV). When deciding whether to allow something … Continue reading Is Something Other Than Christ Controlling Your Life?

Use the Improvement Test to Fill Your Life with the Best Things

You make so many decisions every day. Most are ones you don’t even need to think about—like deciding to brush your teeth in the morning or to fill up your almost-empty gas tank. Others are … Continue reading Use the Improvement Test to Fill Your Life with the Best Things

Not Sure What to Do? Use the Integrity Test.

When it comes to making decisions—big or small—the Bible offers plenty of wisdom. One principle it offers over and over again is what I call the Integrity Test. When you’re making a decision, ask yourself, … Continue reading Not Sure What to Do? Use the Integrity Test.

Make Your Decisions Using the Light of God’s Word

There’s no doubt about it. Today we’re faced with more decisions than ever before. We live in a multiple-choice culture. And decisions are significant. Sometimes even little decisions are like the hinges that let a … Continue reading Make Your Decisions Using the Light of God’s Word