1 Thessalonians 4:1 reads: "Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more." To walk daily is to make a number of small steps that are to bring honor to our God. God tells us His will is that we are to be sanctified. (1 Thess. 4:3) He calls us to take up our cross daily and follow Jesus Christ. (Luke 9:23) Our decisions are based on our free will. While our will is free, it is also affected by our hearts desire. For example, I want to lose 5 pounds and I want a piece of cake. Whatever motivation is stronger at the moment of choice, lose weight or eat sweets, will control my free will. God is very concerned with our heart condition which will control the exercise of our free will.
The statement surveyed today was, "God is unconcerned with my day-today decisions." 12% of US Evangelicals somewhat or strongly agree with the statement. 86% of US Evangelicals strongly or somewhat disagree with the statement. That is encouraging news. Interestingly, 25% of the general population somewhat or strongly agree with the statement. 62% of the general population strongly or somewhat disagree with the statement.
God is concerned with our every decision, every day. This is not just choosing between a good or bad decision, but also between a good and good decision. God numbers the hairs of our head (Matt. 10:30) so He is certainly concerned with our everyday decisions.
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