Deciding Questionable Things For Believers

Deciding Questionable Things For Believers by Curtis Hutson (1934-1995) Many times there is not a clear cut Bible verse that tells you if a contemporary situation is right or wrong. Yet the blood-bought child of God should always desire to do that which is pleasing in God's sight, with or without a clear Biblical command. The question is, what Biblical standards can we apply so that we arrive at the correct conclusion? Dr. Hutson answers that question by asking the following questions: Are you willing to do what is right once you know God's will? (Jn. 7:17) Does it agree with all the Scripture has to say on the subject? (2 Pet. 1:20) Have you prayed about it? (Phil 4:6) Do you have the leading of the Holy Spirit? (Rom. 8:14) Does it please God? (1 Jn. 3:22) Can you do it in the Name of the Lord Jesus? (Col. 3:17) Can you give God thanks for it? (Col. 3:17) Does it bring glory to God? (1 Cor. 10:31) Does it offend other Christians (1 Cor. 8:13) Am I fully persuaded that it is right? (Rom. 14:5) Do the best Christians I know agree that it is right? (Prov. 24:6)