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Steps for Guidance in the Journey of Life
In recent years the subject of how to find God’s guidance has become controversial. Some say that God does not have a specific plan for the lives of his people, but allows us to please ourselves. Others say God’s will is known by dreams, visions, and ‘words of knowledge’.
By contrast with these sadly unbiblical ideas, this book presents the time-honoured, scriptural view that Christians must seek God’s will in all the major decisions of life, such as career, marriage, location, and church. Six essential steps are traced from the Bible, and principles are given on additional practical issues such as possessions and leisure activities; ambition and wealth; joining or leaving a church.
Here is a strong challenge to authentic Christian commitment, with an abundance of pastoral advice.
Dr Peter Masters has been minister of the Metropolitan Tabernacle (Spurgeon’s) in central London since 1970, and has authored many books. His weekly television and radio sermons are aired in the UK, and in the USA.
By contrast with these sadly unbiblical ideas, this book presents the time-honoured, scriptural view that Christians must seek God’s will in all the major decisions of life, such as career, marriage, location, and church. Six essential steps are traced from the Bible, and principles are given on additional practical issues such as possessions and leisure activities; ambition and wealth; joining or leaving a church.
Here is a strong challenge to authentic Christian commitment, with an abundance of pastoral advice.
Dr Peter Masters has been minister of the Metropolitan Tabernacle (Spurgeon’s) in central London since 1970, and has authored many books. His weekly television and radio sermons are aired in the UK, and in the USA.
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162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 1995
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January 6, 2024
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!
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!
December 1, 2018
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.
November 6, 2015
Was pretty good. LEarnt a lot. YOu have to take some and leave some as usual
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