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Godly decisions don’t start with methods or strategies. They start with an eternal perspective.
What story does God want your life to tell? When you picture your future, where do you believe He wants to lead you? What desires does He want to shape in you? Start with the end in mind. When you see the future God has for you, you’ll know the direction to take today.
For example, I picture myself becoming a pioneer in church technology, someone who helps churches use state-of-the-art tools or software to serve leaders and the body more effectively. It’s something I’ve prayed for and continue to pray about. That vision shapes the books I read, the content I seek out, and the skills I pursue.
But if you’re asking, how do I know what God wants my story to be? How can I have an eternal perspective? We can start with these biblical steps:
Have a proper view of God
In Proverbs 9:10,
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Pr 9:10.
The fear of God is not about terror. It’s recognizing who God really is—holy, powerful, and sovereign—and responding with humble obedience. This is not optional. This is the foundation for biblical wisdom.
When we see God as holy, it drives us to hate sin or turn from sinful habits.
When we see God as an all-powerful, all-wise Father, then we can peacefully choose to wait for His provision.
Next up, to have an eternal perspective, we need to have a proper view of others
Have a proper view of Others
In Philippians 2:3-4, we’re all familiar with this from our previous lesson.
3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Php 2:2–4.
In Matthew 22:37-39,
37 Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Mt 22:37–39.
Our decisions always affect others. This is more obvious in our relationships. I mean deciding to be honest deepens trust. Choosing to complain or criticize tears down teammates. Parents who choose patience create a safe home.
But more than that, our decisions shape generations. Think about Adam and Eve, who chose to disobey God together and brought sin and death into the world. Think about Abraham’s obedience in Genesis 12, where it became the foundation of Israel.
Every decision you make ripples into your relationships, into your family, and even into generations after you. So when you see the proper value of another’s soul, you’ll choose differently and carefully.
