1 THESSALONIANS 4:3\u20138<\/b><\/p>\n
It is God\u2019s will that you should be holy<\/i><\/p>\n
(1 Thessalonians 4:3)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Knowing God\u2019s will for our lives is often regarded as one of the more difficult problems we face as Christians. Deciding on a vocation, or where to live, or which of several good options to take\u2014these are problems all Christians face and tend to worry about. There is a very real sense, though, in which we need to relax about these kinds of questions, because they are far less important than another aspect of God\u2019s will for us.<\/p>\n
God\u2019s Primary Concern\u2014and Ours<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Our primary concern must be with God\u2019s revealed will as we find it in the Bible. This is God\u2019s will: our sanctification. Wherever we live, whomever we marry, and whatever our occupation, God\u2019s primary concern is with our obedience. As Jesus said, \u201cSeek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you\u201d (Matthew 6:33). Often we become so concerned about vocational questions and other such decisions that we start neglecting the most important thing of all: obeying Christ our King. The emphasis in the Bible is that we live by the principles and precepts of God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not saying that the Spirit does not give leading to Christians as they face questions concerning God\u2019s particular will for them. God gives us indications in these areas through providential opportunities, personal gifts, and inclinations, and the advice of friends and elders. It is perfectly appropriate to look for God\u2019s guidance in such ways. We must always, however, keep this aspect of guidance in perspective. God never leads us to violate His law. Moreover, it is as we pursue holiness and righteousness where we are that God is pleased to disclose to us other aspects of His will for us. In this way, those aspects of God\u2019s will that are clearly revealed to us in the Bible form the foundation for learning what He wants us in particular to do with our lives.<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
We must remember that God is not attempting to conceal Himself or His will. Biblical history is the record of His desire to reveal<\/i>, not conceal<\/i>. He wants us to walk confidently with Him and is therefore pleased to increasingly reveal His will for us. As a rule He is more concerned with who we are rather than when or where we are. Decision-making confidence comes with being the person God wants us to be.<\/p>\n
For further study: Psalm 15; Matthew 7:21\u201323, 22:34\u201340; John 17:1\u201326<\/i><\/p>\n
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