How Can I Know the Will of God?
How Can I Know the Will of God? God reveals His will through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, prayer, wise counsel, circumstances, and the peace of Christ in the heart.
Key verse: Romans 12:2 (KJV)
God reveals His will through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, prayer, wise counsel, circumstances, and the peace of Christ in the heart.
God reveals His will through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, prayer, wise counsel, circumstances, and the peace of Christ in the heart.
"Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." — Romans 12:2 (KJV)
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The Biblical Answer
Romans 12:2 says, 'Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.' God's moral will is clearly revealed in Scripture — it's always God's will that we avoid sin, love others, and pursue holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:3). For specific decisions, Proverbs 3:5-6 promises, 'Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.' James 1:5 invites, 'If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally.' Proverbs 11:14 recommends 'a multitude of counsellors.' Colossians 3:15 says, 'Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.' God is not hiding His will — He wants to guide those who sincerely seek Him.
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"Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
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