barry
06-12-2007, 09:47 AM
Trust in Jehovah with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding.—Prov. 3:5.
Will decisions that are solidly grounded on Bible principles and made conscientiously always lead to a good outcome? Yes, in the long run. At times, though, the short-term effect may bring adversity. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew that death might be the outcome of their decision not to worship the huge image. (Dan. 3:16-19) Similarly, after the apostles told the Jewish Sanhedrin that they must obey God as ruler rather than men, they were flogged before being set free. (Acts 5:27-29, 40) Moreover, “time and unforeseen occurrence” may adversely affect the result of any decision. (Eccl. 9:11) Even if we suffer, we can be confident that Jehovah will help us to endure and will bless us in the end. (2 Cor. 4:7) When making decisions, then, we must seek out Scriptural principles and use our mental ability to apply them. w 3/15/06 14, 18, 19
Will decisions that are solidly grounded on Bible principles and made conscientiously always lead to a good outcome? Yes, in the long run. At times, though, the short-term effect may bring adversity. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew that death might be the outcome of their decision not to worship the huge image. (Dan. 3:16-19) Similarly, after the apostles told the Jewish Sanhedrin that they must obey God as ruler rather than men, they were flogged before being set free. (Acts 5:27-29, 40) Moreover, “time and unforeseen occurrence” may adversely affect the result of any decision. (Eccl. 9:11) Even if we suffer, we can be confident that Jehovah will help us to endure and will bless us in the end. (2 Cor. 4:7) When making decisions, then, we must seek out Scriptural principles and use our mental ability to apply them. w 3/15/06 14, 18, 19