Discerning God's Will

Psalm 19:11; James 4:13-17; Mark 3:35; Psalm 40:8; 1 Peter 4:2 The Four Steps in Discerning the Will of God 1. Avoiding a Presumptuous Confidence James 4:13-14; Proverbs 20:18 Presuming on God: • Leaves God Out James 4:13; Proverbs 27:1; 2 Kings 7:1 3 Problems: James 4:13-14 > A self-managed location > A self-managed duration >A self-managed operation • Guarantees the Future James 4:13; Psalm 19:13; Job 14:1-2 2. Maintaining a Constant Dependence James 4:15; Proverbs 16:9; Ephesians 6:6-7 The 3 Step Method to Obeying the Will of God: Ephesians 6:6-7 ● Doing ● Willing ● Honoring 3. Fostering a Humble Avoidance James 4:16; Philippians 4:4; Psalm 44:8; 1 Corinthians 4:7 4. Having a Clear Conscience James 4:17; Psalm 103:10 It Is God's Will That People Be: > Be Saved – 1 Timothy 2:4 > Be Filled – Ephesians 5:17, 18 > Be Washed – 1 Thessalonians 4:3