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Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible.

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1 Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission.

2 23:3b Indecision

3 Making your mind up!

4 Nothing is so exhausting as indecision, and nothing is so futile. “ “ ” ”

5 There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision. “ “ ” ” In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. “Indecision & delays are the parents of failure.”

6 Indecision James 1:8 he is a double–minded man, unstable in all he does. James 1:8 he is a double–minded man, unstable in all he does. The valley of indecision is no place to live. T h e v a l l e y o f i n d e c i s i o n i s n o p l a c e t o l i v e.

7 Indecision Psalms 23:3 He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalms 23:3 He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. We have a guide … David inquired of the Lord … D a v i d i n q u i r e d o f t h e L o r d …

8 The crash 1 Samuel 27 David failed to see or hear from God 1 Samuel 27:1 But David thought to himself, “… I shall be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to.. the Philistines.

9 Indecision Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray … Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray … A. A dmit we need a guide

10 Indecision Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. A. A dmit we need a guide

11 Indecision Psalms 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. Psalms 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. A. A dmit we need a guide

12 Indecision James 1:5 - 6 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 - 6 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. A. A dmit we need a guide

13 Indecision 2 Samuel 22:1 David sang to the LORD the words of this song … 2 Samuel 22:1 David sang to the LORD the words of this song … B. B egin to listen to his voice (i) through the worship of God ( i ) t h r o u g h t h e w o r s h i p o f G o d

14 Indecision Acts 13:2 While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, …. Acts 13:2 While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, …. B. B egin to listen to his voice (i) through the worship of God

15 Indecision Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. B. B egin to listen to his voice (ii) through the word of God ( i i ) t h r o u g h t h e w o r d o f G o d

16 Indecision Psalms 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. B. B egin to listen to his voice (ii) through the word of God

17 Indecision Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool seems right to him but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool seems right to him but a wise man listens to advice. B. B egin to listen to his voice (iii) through the people of God ( i i i ) t h r o u g h t h e p e o p l e o f G o d

18 Indecision Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. B. B egin to listen to his voice (iii) through the people of God

19 Indecision 2 Samuel 2:1 David enquired of the LORD. “Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” he asked. 2 Samuel 2:1 David enquired of the LORD. “Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” he asked. c. C oncede to his ways c. C oncede to his ways

20 Indecision 2 Samuel 2:1 David enquired of the LORD. “Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” he asked. 2 Samuel 2:1 David enquired of the LORD. “Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” he asked. c. C oncede to his ways c. C oncede to his ways

21 Indecision 2 Samuel 2:1 The LORD said, “Go up.” David asked, “Where shall I go?” “To Hebron,” the LORD answered. 2 Samuel 2:1 The LORD said, “Go up.” David asked, “Where shall I go?” “To Hebron,” the LORD answered. c. C oncede to his ways c. C oncede to his ways

22 Indecision 2 Samuel 5:1 - 3 they anointed David king over Israel. 2 Samuel 5:1 - 3 they anointed David king over Israel. c. C oncede to his ways c. C oncede to his ways

23 Indecision 2 Samuel 5:7 Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David. 2 Samuel 5:7 Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David. c. C oncede to his ways c. C oncede to his ways

24 Indecision Psalms 23:3 He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalms 23:3 He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

25 Indecision Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

26 Indecision James 1:8 he is a double–minded man, unstable in all he does. James 1:8 he is a double–minded man, unstable in all he does. The valley of indecision is no place to live. T h e v a l l e y o f i n d e c i s i o n i s n o p l a c e t o l i v e.


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