Making the Right Decisions

Making the Right Decisions Ephesians 4:22-24

You’ve likely discovered that making the right decision can sometimes be difficult.  In this next portion of scripture Paul is challenging his readers to make a tough decision. “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV) Making the decision to live a holy life is the biggest one you will ever make. People might disagree with you, begin to dislike you, and even try to divide and cause others to take their side because living a holy life divides people. I’ve had people come to me and say I can’t attend here because all you do is talk about God. I’m sold out, so everything I preach is going to be how to be your best in this journey of faith.  Making the right decision is to please God rather than people, is never wrong. It took Moses 40 years before he realized what was the most important thing in his life. Hebrews 11:24-25 says, “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.” Hebrews 11: 24-25   At some point, we all realize that we need to make a difficult decision because it’s the right thing to do. Be holy or follow after earthly desires. Moses needed to learn this lesson on the backside of a desert. He lived in times of loneliness, seclusion, and meaningless repetition. Sometimes the only way to learn the disciplines of listening and refocusing our priorities is to stop and refocus. During his 40 years of “desert experience,” I believe Moses came to some conclusions about God’s call on his life and how he must live his life. What can we learn from Moses? Moses understood that the best decision is often the hardest decision – Choose the long-term value . . . not the short-term gain.  More tomorrow...You are loved!