The end result of a process of reflection upon possible courses of action, informed and sustained by a concern to please God.

Psalms 25:4-5

Factors that should affect believers' decision-making

See also

Desire to know God's will

Psalms 143:8
Hosea 4:6
John 10:27; 14:15-17

Ignoring God's will leads to destruction

Psalms 25:8-9

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Confidence in God's readiness to reveal his will

Psalms 16:7; 25:12-14; 48:14; 73:23-24
Proverbs 3:5-6
Isaiah 30:19-21
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Romans 8:28-30

See also

Belief in God's overall plan for his people

Ephesians 1:3-14
Philippians 2:12-13
Hebrews 11:39-40
Isaiah 58:11

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God's promise to guide believers in their decisions

Psalms 32:8-9
Isaiah 42:16; 48:17
John 14:26; 16:13
Mark 12:29-31

Knowledge of scriptural principles

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Deuteronomy 6:4-5

pp Mt 22:35-40

Leviticus 19:18
Exodus 20:1-17
Matthew 7:12

pp Dt 5:6-21

Romans 13:9-10
Galatians 5:14

pp Lk 6:31

James 2:8
Hebrews 11:17-19

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A willingness to trust God

Genesis 15:4-6
2 Chronicles 20:20
Psalms 25:1-2; 31:5; 143:8
Isaiah 12:2
Luke 1:45
Romans 4:3,20-24
Galatians 2:16,20
Hebrews 11:1-39

See also

1115 God, purpose of
1175 God, will of
2333 Christ, attitude to OT
3140 Holy Spirit, teacher
3263 Holy Spirit, guidance of
5884 indecision
5918 pleasure
6624 confession of sin
8020 faith
8031 trust, importance
8124 guidance
8409 decision-making & providence