Wise decisions are made by discovering the answers to an array of questions. It takes courage to ask the questions because you may not like the answers—but isn’t it better to know the answers. Here is an EPIC grid through which you can generate your own questions specific to your quandary. I've given the example related to one of life's major decisions:
Should I marry this person? What Experiences do I have with him or her? Can you see or trace God’s hand/power in your circumstances? Do you sense that God affirms the relationship? How have you handled conflict together? How does he/she treat me? Others? What habits/disciplines does he/she have? What words have been spoken? What does the Proof of your heart/soul say? Is there a “Yes!” or is there a “glitch” Are you in love with the idea or are you in love with him/her? (so hard to tell) Are you ignoring anything in your heart? Pretending? Rationalizing? Is your relationship Informed by the Word? Are you equally yoked? Is Christ already the center of your relationship? Do you have similar foundational beliefs? Are you operating/ living according to the principles of a Godly relationship? (purity, truthfulness, honor, respect) Is your relationship Confirmed by others? What does your family say? What about your friends? What about your spiritual mentors and leaders? Are you willing to listen to others without becoming defensive or angry?
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