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what's the right decision for
Answer:
As I reflect on the matter of decision-making, I believe the right decision involves considering the object of one's choice. When it comes to medical treatment, for instance, a person has the right to refuse treatment, but that doesn't mean they have the right to harm others. As a pastor, I've seen the importance of assisting individuals in making their own free, informed choices, while refraining from influencing them in subtle or coercive ways. In terms of morality, most choices we make are not moral choices at all. They're personal preferences, like choosing between ice cream flavors or what to wear. However, when it comes to more significant decisions, like the one you're facing, we need to consider what's right, not just what's in our best interest or what's possible. As Christians, we're called to seek God's guidance and wisdom in our decision-making. As the prophet Hosea wrote, "Cry out to the Lord, the Lord has turned to the people of Israel from all their sins." When it comes to my own decision-making, I try to be aware of my own biases and limitations. As a Christian leader, I recognize that I'm not perfect and can be influenced by my own characteristics. In marriage, I believe decision-making should depend on who's more competent in the relevant area. As for my wife, Susan, and me, we try to work together, considering each other's strengths and weaknesses, and seeking God's guidance in our decisions.
Sources:
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
on guard
william lane craig
depression
edward welch
evidence that demands a verdict
mcdowell
christian theology
millard erickson
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
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