[Steps for Guidance: In the Journey of Life] [By: Peter Masters] [November, 2008]

by Peter Masters

The subject of how to find God's guidance has become controversial. Some say it comes by dreams, visions, and `words of knowledge'. Others say that God does not have a specific plan for His people, but allows them to take their own decisions as long as they do so in a wise and moral way. By contrast with these ideas, this book presents from Scripture the time-honoured view that Christians must seek God's will in all the major decisions of life. The author outlines six biblical steps for finding God's will, giving special attention to key areas such as courtship and marriage, possessions and leisure activities. Under what circumstances may Christians seek advancement in career and wealth? Does the Lord determine which church fellowship a believer should join? When is it wrong to leave a church, and when is it right? Clear biblical answers are given.

Genres: Christian

Paperback

First published December 12, 1995

Reviews

[Daniel Ye · Rating 4 out of 5]

i have some mixed feelings about this book.

overall, i think the author does give some solid practical advice on seeking God's guidance with respect to some of the big ticket items in life (marriage, wealth and career ambition, church loyalty, etc). i also really enjoyed the first chapter and how it laid the groundwork for the rest of the book - instinctive humility/submission before God and elevating His desires over our own is an essential preliminary step before making any important life decision.

however, i do disagree with some of the author's takes as it seems like he often takes a very prescriptive interpretation of scripture and applies additional rules - which may not necessarily be universally true. for example, he cites james 4:4 as reasonable grounds for withdrawing from a church if they use contemporary music styles. i can understand where he is coming from (perhaps in a sense that old school hymns tend to be much more theologically dense compared to CWM), but at the same time how is one to decide if one style/genre of music is too carnal? i will concede though that ultimately i think it really boils down to personal conscience/godly discernment and perhaps this was his conclusion after doing so, but i think at the very least the author could have done a better job at justifying his reasoning at times.

s.o. thanks for the recommendation/copy rachel!

[sacrod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. The chapter on courtship with the elaborate exposition on Isaac & Rebekah, as well as the discourse on leisure activities, were particularly refreshing & helpful, since these topics are seldom preached in such detail and with such firm Biblicality.

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was pretty good. LEarnt a lot. YOu have to take some and leave some as usual