1. Good Decisions

2. Bad Decisions Goliath boasted against Israel
& went out to fight David, 1 Sam. 17:10
Disdained David, 1 Sam. 17:41-44
Defeated by David, 1 Sam. 17:49, 51
Do you think Goliath regrets his decision?

3. X Bad Decisions Good Goliath boasted against Israel
& went out to fight David, 1 Sam. 17:10
Disdained David, 1 Sam. 17:41-44
Defeated by David, 1 Sam. 17:49, 51
Do you think Goliath regrets his decision?
Do you think David regrets his decision?

4. Good Decisions We sometimes make good decisions,
Ones we would not change for the world
Though difficult
Convinced it was right
Even with subsequent trials
No better decision than to do right
according to God’s word

5. Good Decisions
Moses
Paul
Rahab

6. Good Decisions Moses Moses was in a privileged position
In Pharaoh’s house, Acts 7:22
Education
Power
Wealth

7. Good Decisions Moses Moses decided to help God’s people, Heb. 11:24-27
Faithless, Ex. 14:10-12
Complaining, Ex. 15:22-24
Rebellious, Num. 16:1-3

8. Good Decisions Moses Do you think Moses regrets his decision?
Repeatedly exalted, Acts 7; Heb. 3:2
Conferred with Christ, Mt. 17:2, 3

9. Good Decisions Moses Will you ever regret joining God’s people?
Becoming a Christian
Enduring opposition of the world
Facing trials of brethren

10. Good Decisions Paul Paul had advantages in Judaism
Respected pedigree, Phil. 3:4-6
Power, Acts 9:1, 2; Gal. 1:14

11. Good Decisions Paul Paul gave it up to gain Christ
Counted it loss, Phil. 3:7, 8
Labored diligently, 1 Cor. 15:10
Suffered greatly, 2 Cor. 11:23-33

12. Good Decisions Paul Do you think he is happy with his decision?
Helped saved countless souls
Could die peacefully, Phil. 1:21
Crown of righteousness, 2 Tim. 4:6-8

13. Good Decisions Paul Will you ever regret leaving a false religion?
Leaving a religious heritage
Give up advantages
Angering friends & family

14. Good Decisions Rahab Rahab turned away from her people to help Israel
Hid the spies, Josh. 2:1, 4
Family spared, Josh. 6:22-25

15. Good Decisions Rahab Is she content with her decision?
In lineage of Christ, Mt. 1:5
Hall of fame of faith, Heb. 11:31
Example of faith, Jas. 2:25

16. Good Decisions Rahab You will not regret the good decision
To leave sin & be with God’s people
Leaving sexual immorality
Leaving alcohol, tobacco, & other drugs
Leaving lying, cheating, stealing
Leaving selfishness & pride