Week #3 “Making Tough Decisions” James 2:26 (page 869)

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Week #3 “Making Tough Decisions” James 2:26 (page 869)

Putting our faith into action requires: 1.Increasing our awareness 2.Taking up our cross 3.Making tough choices 4.Embracing the gift of grace

1 Kings 18:20-40 (page 258)

Putting our faith into action often requires making tough choices.

1.Tough choices are sometimes faced alone.

2.Tough choices remind us of the need for spiritual discipline.

Romans 12:1 – “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”

3.Tough choices require a posture of prayer.

God will answer a prayer that is designed to bring glory to His name and draw others to Him.

4.Tough choices always demand a direction.

Putting our faith into action often requires making tough choices.