If you are a believer in the divine origin of the Bible, you might find this blog pretty exciting. This first post outlines a five-step process when in doubt as to rightfulness or appropriateness of a decision or a course of action. It can be used in dealing with so-called grey areas.
Just yesterday I had a quick business deal that would have made me over 500 dollars. However, after setting up my initial strategy, I realized that the whole contract involved some form of subterfuge and some not-so-obvious underhand dealings. I actually analyzed this issue and with much effort, declined the offer after going through this five-stage decision-making process.
When in doubt,
1. Course of action: Refrain.
Scriptural Principle: Romans 14:23 - Anything that is not based on faith is sin.
Case study: Once I had doubt in my mind concerning the business deal, I just had to reject it.
Additional principle: Romans 14:22 - Happy are those who do not feel guilty when they do something they judge as right.
NOTE: This is not a blanket rule.There are situations the test out this issue to the limit but generally, in almost all cases, disapproving of a course of action in demand is the best decision once there is DOUBT.
2. Course of action: Disapprove.
Scriptural Principle: Romans 14:22 - Happy are those who do not feel guilty because of what they approve
Case study: I
had two choices. Either I go ahead with the deal or I disapprove of it
and refrain. Now if I approve of it, there will be feelings of guilt
because I was in doubt. So in order to avoid such, I must first choose
the course that entails a disapproving of that course of action
Additional principle:
2. Course of action: Disapprove.
Scriptural Principle: Romans 14:22 - Happy are those who do not feel guilty because of what they approve
Case study: I had two choices. Either I go ahead with the deal or I disapprove of it and refrain. Now if I approve of it, there will be feelings of guilt because I was in doubt. So in order to avoid such, I must first choose the course that entails a disapproving of that course of action
Additional principle:
