Everyday we face questions about what we should do. Andy Stanley proposes in the book "Ask It" that there really is only one question we need to ask to help us answer all the other questions we face. It may not be as simple as that, but he does offer some helpful suggestions that one needs to consider when makes decisions.
First of all every choice needs to be examined in the light of "Is this the wise thing to do?" Instead of "How close can I get to sinning without sinning" in making this decision. Being honest with yourself is essential to begin with as well as examining the choice in light of your past experiences, your present circumstances and future hopes and dreams. Along with being honest with yourself, prayer, reading God's Word and getting godly counsel, these guidelines will be helpful in determining that choices you make in life will be good ones.
In making wise choices we need to understand who God is and who we are not. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10). All in all this book contained helpful guidelines and illustrations to aid in decision making. There is a study guide at the back of the book which would be helpful for individual or group study.
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