2. 3.The Result is Wisdom and Discernment – Then I can learn to make wise choices and discern God’s specific will. 2.The Right Character – Am I right now making choices that are godly and biblical? 1.The Right Goal – Am I determined to please and serve God above all else – in response to His love?

3. » Right Goal – (Romans 12:1-2) Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. » Godly Character – {2} Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. » Wisdom and Discernment – Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. God is anxious to show us his will, if we are anxious to do his will.

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5. » (1 Timothy 3:2) Now the overseer (or any godly man) must be above reproach… » (1 Timothy 3:7) He must also have a good reputation with outsiders … » (1 Timothy 4:12) Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

6. » YES, COMPLY to win to Christ (1 Corinthians 9:20) To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. » NO, DON’T COMPLY if it confuses the gospel (Galatians 2:3) Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek.

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8. Ephesus

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10. 1.Desire to please God above all (Romans 12:1-2). 2.Consistently obey God (Romans 12:2; Proverbs 3:5-6). 3.Pray for wisdom (Proverbs 2:6; James 1:5). 4.Seek God’s Word about principles and motives (Psalm 119:105; Hebrews 4:12). 5.Be sensitive to God’s sovereignty and have humility to accept it (Acts 16:6-10). 6.Seek and heed wise counsel (Proverbs 12:15; 19:20; Ephesians 5:21). 7.Submit to spiritual leaders (1 Corinthians 16:16; Hebrews 13:17; Acts 15:22, 28)

11. 3.The Result is Wisdom and Discernment – Then I can learn to make wise choices and discern God’s specific will. 2.The Right Character – Am I right now making choices that are godly and biblical? 1.The Right Goal – Am I determined to please and serve God above all else – in response to His love?