Do we have a commitment to always do what is right, even before we have a decision to make?

As believers in Christ, we have the truth of God’s Word that helps us hold firm to our spiritual convictions. We also have the Holy Spirit that is always ready to help us when difficult circumstances arise.

James 1:5-6 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. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

God’s wisdom is always at our fingertips.

Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

God has given us his word so that we can have a clear path to follow.

Committing to obey God prepares us to make the right decisions whenever something unexpected comes into our lives, but we have to make that choice for ourselves.

Some will choose to put off making this decision. They will become what is called double-minded (wavering between two opposing opinions or options). It becomes God’s way versus their way or God’s desires versus their desires.

Now, no believer will openly say that they don’t trust God, but in their hearts and minds they may think that maybe God’s way isn’t the best way.

This is where our faith in God is tested. When we trust God with every area of our lives the stronger it becomes. The more we believe that God’s way is the right way, the more we will grow and enjoy the peace that comes with trusting Him.

To get there, we have the wonderful privilege to study God’s Word for ourselves, hide it in our hearts, and then apply it to our daily lives. The more we dig into His Word, grow to know Him more thoroughly, and allow him into our lives; the more His love and truth we will come to understand.

Proverbs 1:29-33 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord: They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

When we choose to be double-minded, or choose not to make a decision at all (which is just another form of double-mindedness), we are promised to reap the consequences of those choices. But when we choose to follow God’s counsel, which is found in His word or through spiritual leaders, then we can dwell in safety.

So, I ask each of you today? Are you being double-minded or decisive in your commitment to always do what is right?