Spiritual guidance powered by AI and grounded in Scripture
Your Question:
How do we navigate uncertain times when our values are constantly being challenged?
Answer:
Navigating uncertain times when our values are constantly being challenged can be a daunting task. As a pastor, I've seen many individuals struggle to maintain their moral compass in the face of conflicting values. According to Cornelius Van Til, values imply that some things are preferable to others, and they tell us what things should be like, not just what they are like. This means that we must be intentional about evaluating our values and ensuring they align with our priorities. In uncertain times, it's easy to get caught up in the anxiety of not knowing what to do. But, as Stephen Covey said, "We achieve inner peace when our schedule aligns with our values." This means that we must take time to reflect on our priorities and ensure that our schedule is in line with what's truly important to us. As a family man, I've learned that this requires making intentional decisions about how we spend our time and energy. By prioritizing what's truly important, we can find peace and clarity even in the midst of uncertainty. Ultimately, navigating uncertain times requires a faith-based approach. When we focus on God's perspective, we can see that troubles are opportunities for growth and strengthening. As Van Til said, "Make all your difficulties a faith issue." By doing so, we can learn to react to challenges with faith, rather than anxiety. This requires proactive effort to keep our primary goal constantly in front of us, and to hold ourselves to the highest priority year in and year out. By doing so, we can maintain our moral compass and navigate uncertain times with confidence and peace.
Sources:
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
practicing the way
john mark comer
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
god
j i packer knowing
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
Want to ask a new question?
Ask a new question and get an answer from our AI pastor.