Are your decisions made from a humble rather than a prideful attitude?
Today's Scripture:
He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
Everyone is waiting for your decision. You are stumped. You don't have a clue what to do. You have made the pros and cons list, examined your strengths and weaknesses, asked your friends, associates or advisers, and even polled your leadership team, to no avail. You may even fasted and prayed . Still, you have no clear direction on what decision to make. What do you do?
Sometimes you find yourself in this predicament. When you are trying to make the greater of two good choices, or maybe the better of two bad choices, it is important to remember the guiding principles of justice, mercy, and humility. These principles can become a checklist for your decision. If you are humbly and mercifully making a just decision, you are probably headed in the right direction.
In your position, you have to prioritize funds, attention, and opportunity. You cannot always treat everyone equally in doing this.
When you know that you cannot do what seems fair to everyone, remember to do what is just - honest, right, and equitable.
Notice the scripture doesn't simply state that you should be merciful, but that you should love mercy. So, if you decide to withhold judgment that someone deserves, you should not do so begrudgingly, but willfully. Finally, you should strive to walk humbly with God. For if you act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly, you may not please everyone, but you will meet God's requirement of you.
Selah people and friends when you are facing a difficult situation, consult your checklist: Are you impartial in this choice? Is it merciful? Is this choice made from a humble rather than a prideful attitude?
"Peace be yours as you make the decisions in the manner God has directed."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
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