Life involves the constant making of decisions, both major and minor, and believers naturally want to make decisions that are in accordance with Gods will. They may believe that God is their guide (Psa 48:14) and they may pray for his guidance (Psa 31:3), but they can be assured of his guidance only on certain conditions. They must trust him fully, accept his authority in every part of their lives, and make every effort to live righteously (Pro 3:5-7).<\/p>\n
A Christian mind<\/p>\n
Many of lifes decisions may be plainer than people think. Often what is required is not a special direction from God, but simply obedience to plain instructions that God has already given (e.g. Eph 4:25; Eph 4:28; Eph 4:32; see OBEDIENCE). However, people must know what is in the Bible if they are to obey it (2Ti 3:15-17; cf. Joh 13:17).<\/p>\n
As believers increase their understanding of the Bible, their thinking gradually changes. They learn to think christianly, even about issues where the Bible gives no direct instruction. Their minds are transformed by the Holy Spirit through the Word, and this helps them to know Gods will and do what pleases him (Rom 12:2; Col 1:9-10; Col 3:10; cf. Joh 16:13; see KNOWLEDGE; MIND).<\/p>\n
If people allow their lives to be directed by the Spirit through the Word, and if they do not self-confidently trust in their own wisdom, they can be assured that God will guide their decisions (Psa 25:8-10; Pro 3:5-7). He promises to give wisdom to those who in humility and faith ask for it (Jam 1:5-6; see PRAYER; WISDOM). He also encourages believers to discuss matters with those whose insight and experience can help them see issues more clearly (Pro 12:15; 1Co 7:1).<\/p>\n
God does not want Christians to be uncertain or timid in the way they live. He wants them to think, pray, discuss and decide, and then to act confidently upon their decisions (Act 6:3; Act 13:2-3; Act 15:25; Act 15:28; Act 15:36; Act 20:16; Rom 15:24-26; Tit 3:12). As they exercise their spiritual judgment in making decisions, they will grow towards maturity (Php 1:9-11; Heb 5:14). On occasions, however, God may choose to direct people not so much through their minds as through compelling inner feelings, or even through dreams and visions (Act 8:29; Act 10:9-16; Act 16:9; see DREAM; VISION).<\/p>\n
Faith in practice<\/p>\n
Christians believe that God controls all the affairs of life and works through those affairs for their good (Rom 8:28; Php 1:12). They may believe that in certain circumstances God opens a door and gives opportunities (1Co 16:8-9), and in others he closes a door and denies opportunities (Act 16:6-7). But circumstances in themselves are not always clear guidance. Favourable circumstances could be a temptation to take the path that is most naturally pleasing. Unfavourable circumstances could be a temptation to avoid the path that looks unpleasant (Jam 1:2-3; Jam 1:14; see TEMPTATION). Circumstances are not Gods guidance for a certain action if that action is itself contrary to what the Bible clearly teaches (1Sa 26:7-9).<\/p>\n
God wants people to live their everyday lives positively, in a way that reflects the character of their salvation. He wants them to act in faith rather than ask for signs (2Co 5:7; cf. Mat 16:4); yet he may graciously give signs to those whose faith is not strong (Jdg 6:16-18; Jdg 6:36-40; Mat 12:20).<\/p>\n
Christians should do what is right regardless of circumstances, rather than allow their circumstances to determine what they do (Php 4:11-13). God does not want people controlled outwardly, as if they are no better than animals controlled by a harness. He wants people controlled inwardly, as the spirit of God renews their minds after the likeness of Jesus Christ (Psa 32:8-9; Eph 4:22-24).<\/p>\n
See God, Guide<\/p>\n
God, Guide<\/span> <\/p>\n (A) GUIDANCE, <\/strong>divine<\/p>\n (1)<\/strong> Promised to the Obedient<\/p>\n Into Pleasant Paths<\/strong><\/p>\n Psa 23:2<\/span><\/p>\n In Making Decisions<\/strong><\/p>\n Psa 25:9<\/span>; Psa 32:8<\/span><\/p>\n Unto the End of Life<\/strong><\/p>\n Psa 48:14<\/span><\/p>\n By Wise Counsel<\/strong><\/p>\n Psa 73:24<\/span><\/p>\n By the Still Small Voice<\/strong><\/p>\n Isa 30:21<\/span><\/p>\n In the Midst of Uncertainties<\/strong><\/p>\n Isa 42:16<\/span>; Isa 48:17<\/span><\/p>\n By Divine Illumination<\/strong><\/p>\n Luk 1:79<\/span>; Joh 10:4<\/span><\/p>\n Into all Truth<\/strong><\/p>\n Joh 16:13<\/span><\/p>\n –SEE<\/strong> Inspiration (2), INSPIRATION, DIVINE<\/p>\n “Spirit” Teacher, HOLY SPIRIT (2) Sought<\/strong><\/p>\n Psa 5:8<\/span>; Psa 25:5<\/span>; Psa 27:11<\/span>; Psa 143:10<\/span>; Act 1:24<\/span><\/p>\n –SEE<\/strong> Teachableness, PATIENCE<\/p>\n Crying to God, EARNESTNESS (3) Examples of<\/strong><\/p>\n Gen 25:27<\/span>; Exo 13:21<\/span>; Neh 9:19<\/span>; Psa 78:14<\/span>; Mat 2:9<\/span><\/p>\n –SEE<\/strong> Instruction, RECEPTION<\/p>\n “Spirit” Guides, HOLY SPIRIT (4) Explicit Instructions<\/strong> given<\/p>\n As to Leaving old associations<\/p>\n Gen 12:1<\/span><\/p>\n –Returning home<\/p>\n Gen 31:3<\/span><\/p>\n –Assuming Leadership<\/p>\n Exo 3:10<\/span><\/p>\n –Forward Movements<\/p>\n Jos 1:2<\/span><\/p>\n –Waging Warfare<\/p>\n Jdg 6:14<\/span>; 2Sa 5:19<\/span><\/p>\n –Finding Supplies<\/p>\n 1Ki 17:3<\/span>; 1Ki 17:4<\/span>; 1Ki 17:9<\/span><\/p>\n –Coming out from retirement<\/p>\n 1Ki 18:1<\/span><\/p>\n –Anointing leaders<\/p>\n 1Ki 19:15<\/span><\/p>\n –Pronouncing judgments<\/p>\n 1Ki 21:18<\/span>; 1Ki 21:19<\/span>; 2Ki 1:3<\/span><\/p>\n –SEE<\/strong> Divine Commands, COMMANDS, DIVINE<\/p>\n (B) THE DIVINE LEADER<\/strong>-How and where he leads his People<\/p>\n In Difficult Places, <\/strong>for testing<\/p>\n Deu 8:2<\/span><\/p>\n Like a Mother Bird<\/strong> teaching her Young to Fly<\/p>\n Deu 32:11<\/span>; Deu 32:12<\/span><\/p>\n In a Plain Path<\/strong><\/p>\n Psa 27:11<\/span>; Psa 60:9<\/span><\/p>\n Like a Shepherd<\/strong><\/p>\n Psa 77:20<\/span><\/p>\n No Place beyond the Reach of his Hand<\/strong><\/p>\n Psa 139:9<\/span>; Psa 139:10<\/span>; Pro 20:24<\/span>; Isa 63:14<\/span><\/p>\n Steadily toward the Cross<\/strong><\/p>\n Mar 10:32<\/span><\/p>\n To the Border of the Unseen<\/strong><\/p>\n Luk 24:50<\/span>; Luk 24:51<\/span><\/p>\n –SEE<\/strong> Pillar of Cloud, REVELATIONS<\/p>\n “Spirit” Guides, HOLY SPIRIT<\/p>\n (C) INQUIRING OF GOD,<\/strong> seeking guidance<\/p>\n (1) General Examples<\/strong> of<\/p>\n Gen 25:22<\/span>; Jdg 1:1<\/span>; Jdg 20:27<\/span>; 2Sa 2:1<\/span>; 1Ch 14:14<\/span>; Psa 78:34<\/span><\/p>\n –SEE<\/strong> Prayer, PRAYER<\/p>\n Seekers, SEEKING GOD<\/p>\n (2) Inquiring through the Prophets, <\/strong>concerning Perplexing Questions<\/p>\n Business affairs<\/p>\n 1Sa 9:8<\/span><\/p>\n Battles<\/p>\n 1Sa 23:2<\/span>; 1Ki 22:7<\/span><\/p>\n Great Emergencies<\/p>\n 2Ki3:11<\/span><\/p>\n Sickness<\/p>\n 2Ki8:8<\/span><\/p>\n The Teachings of the Scriptures<\/p>\n 2Ki22:13<\/span><\/p>\n The Issues of war<\/p>\n Jer 21:2<\/span>; Jer 37:7<\/span><\/p>\n By Hypocrites<\/p>\n Eze 14:7<\/span>; Eze 20:1 GUIDANCE Life involves the constant making of decisions, both major and minor, and believers naturally want to make decisions that are in accordance with Gods will. 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GUIDANCE<\/h2>\n
Enlightenment, LIGHT
Light Promised, LIGHT
Wisdom Promised, WISDOM<\/p>\n
& EARNESTNESS
Seekers, SEEKING GOD
Instruction Sought, RECEPTION<\/p>\n
Inspiration (3), INSPIRATION, DIVINE
Pillar of Cloud, REVELATIONS<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nFuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"