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  PROVING GOD'S PERFECT WILL
  by Zac Poonen
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Summary: Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of self-examination
through twelve questions to discern God's perfect will in our lives.

Topics: "Discerning God's Will", "Spiritual Guidance"
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:16

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Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of discerning God's perfect will by
encouraging believers to ask themselves twelve reflective questions.
These questions guide individuals to evaluate their actions against
biblical teachings, personal conscience, and the glory of God. By
considering the impact of their choices on their spiritual lives and the
lives of others, believers can gain clarity on God's will. Poonen
highlights the necessity of seeking wisdom from mature Christians and
ensuring that one's actions align with a clear conscience and spiritual
edification. Ultimately, this process leads to a deeper understanding of
living in accordance with God's desires.

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When faced with an issue concerning which we are unsure as to whether it
is God's will or not, it is good for us to ask ourselves twelve
questions. As we answer these questions honestly, it will become
increasingly clear to us what the will of God is.

(1) Is it contrary to any of the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, or
to the spirit of the New Testament, as far as I know? (2 Tim.3:16,17).

(2) Is it something I can do with a clear conscience? (1 Jn.3:21).

(3) Is it something I can do for the glory of God? (1 Cor.10:31).

(4) Is it something I can do in fellowship with Jesus? (Col.3:17).

(5) Can I ask God to bless me as I do it? (2 Cor.9:8).

(6) Will my doing it blunt my spiritual edge in any way? (2 Tim.2:15).

(7) Will it be spiritually profitable and edifying, to the best of my
knowledge? (1 Cor.6:12; 10:23).

(8) Would I be happy if I were found doing it at the moment when Jesus
returns to earth? (1 Jn.2:28).

(9) What do wiser and more mature brothers think about it? (Prov.11:14;
15:22; 24:6)

(10) Will my doing it bring dishonour to God's Name or ruin my
testimony, if others know about it? Rom.2:24; 2 Cor.8:21)

(11) Will my doing it cause others to stumble, if they know about it?
(Rom.14:13; 1 Cor.8:9).

(12) Do I feel free in my spirit to do it? (1 Jn.2:27).

(Look up the Scripture references and meditate on them).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/zac-poonen/proving-gods-perfect-will/
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