#bible Study with #jairus – #deuteronomy 17:8-9

#bible Study with #jairus – #deuteronomy 17:8-9

“If any case arises requiring a decision between one kind of homicide and another, one kind of legal right and another, or one kind of assault and another, any case within your towns that is too difficult for you, then you shall arise and go up to the place that the Lord your God will choose. And you shall come to the Levitical priests and to the judge who is in office in those days, and you shall consult them, and they shall declare to you the decision.

In the Old Testament, people went to the Levitical priests and the judges to seek answers and guidance in their lives. Today, we have laws and courts that help us make decisions in matters of justice. But who can help us make decisions in other areas of our lives? Here are some principles that will help us understand God’s guidance.

1. Does it violate a basic moral standard? If not, we can proceed to the next point.
2. What does our conscience say? God’s word that God is greater than our conscience. If our conscience does not condemn us, God will not condemn us either (1 John 3:20). For this reason, we should not ignore our conscience.
3. Tune in to the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Apostle John says we don't need others to lead us; the anointing of the indwelling Holy Spirit will teach us (1 John 2:27).
4. If we don't have clear guidance from the Holy Spirit, we must check our decision against God’s word and the principles that show the character of God.
5. We can check if we have bad feelings, or “desolations,” in our hearts. Sometimes the Holy Spirit will give us bad feelings to warn us about a certain action. We should never ignore them.
6. If we have no bad feelings, we should check with family, friends and the body of Christ. If they are all against our plan, we'd better think twice. This often means God is trying to speak to us through the body of Christ to bring balance to our lives.
7. Are there obstacles in the environment? God often uses our circumstances to lead us or stop us from doing things.

If we have taken the above precautions, we will avoid most mistakes. We must remember that the Holy Spirit leads, and Satan pushes. We should not make rushed decisions. Instead, we should always wait on the Lord to give us answers. We must have faith that if we have followed the principles above, the peace of the Lord will eventually guide us on the right path.