How to Start Making Decisions that Honor God

Think back to a decision you made that you now regret. We’ve all done things that weigh us down and make us wonder, “Why do I seem to do what I know is wrong?” 

The apostle Paul knew what this felt like… 

“I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway.” 
Romans 7:19 NLT

The apostle Paul described this as a struggle between our old and our new natures. 

Our old nature is marked by a desire to do whatever seems pleasing to us in the moment, regardless of the consequences. And while this might feel freeing at times, it ultimately leads to conflict, chaos, and destruction.  

Before Jesus’ resurrection, the Hebrew people kept this old nature in check by closely following the laws God gave to Moses. These laws were meant to help people draw near to God. But they didn’t fix human nature—they revealed humanity’s brokenness. 

The law separated from God by revealing how far people naturally ...

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