Doing The Will Of God

Did God really tell you to do it?

Have you ever witnessed a Christian who’s obviously doing something questionable but rationalizes it by saying, “God told me to do it”? No one has perfect insight into God’s will. Even the most mature believers can and do make mistakes about it. Usually, when confronted by either a loving but firm challenge from another Christian or the resulting problems, they will change direction. I’ve known believers who absolutely refuse to believe that they could be wrong by simply saying, “I know God wants me to do this.” Just remember: 

• A profitable decision can still be dishonest. 

• A growing business can still operate without integrity. 

• An investment can produce tremendous returns while violating your convictions. 

Financial success does not transform disobedience into obedience! Faithful stewardship refuses to sacrifice biblical principles for financial gain. Obedience to God’s will may cost us an opportunity, a promotion, a customer, or extra income. Our responsibility is to obey and trust Him with the results.

True success is never achieved at the expense of becoming the person God called us to be. He’s concerned not only with what we accomplish, but with how and why we did it. A sure way to step out of God’s will is to compromise His Word and justify it by the so-called “success” that it brings. Avoid this mistake by staying grounded in God’s Word.

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