How do you ask God what to do?
You say, ‘God, what shall I do? Write down the answer
that comes. Test this against the following questions and ask the advice of one
or maybe two people who are the most reliable advice-givers in your life.
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Is this proposed course of action selfish?
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Is there a bad motive hiding under a good one?
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Does this proposed course of action meet the needs of others generally?
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Does this proposed course of action meet the needs of someone who is suffering?
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Does this proposed course of action enable me to be of maximum service?
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Is there a cost? If so, what is the cost?
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Would anyone else be affected negatively?
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If so, must their consent be obtained?
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Would this produce an inappropriate imbalance in my life?