TRUSTING THE WILL OF GOD IN MORAL DECISION MAKING Flashcards
is a fundamental aspect of a person's faith
journey.
Trusting God's will
By seeking God's guidance through —————–, ————-, and ———–we can
discern the moral principles and values that align with His will.
prayer, reflection, and studying His teachings
Trusting God's will in making moral decisions
Trusting God's will also requires
humility
helps us recognize our limited understanding and being open to correction or challenges to
our moral reasoning.
humility
Trusting God's will does not diminish
our responsibility in
decision-making
It involves surrendering our own desires, biases,
and limited understanding to align ourselves with God's perfect and loving plan for our lives.
Trusting God's will in making moral decisions
8 factors as to why we should trust in God’s will
- Recognition of God's Sovereignty:
- Seeking God's Guidance:
- Surrendering Our Own Will:
- Discerning God's Voice:
- Embracing Humility:
- Aligning with God's Moral Principles:
- Embracing Faith and Trust:
- Embracing Responsibility:
it is trusting God's will in making moral decisions starts
with recognizing that God is sovereign and has a greater understanding of what is truly
good and right. We acknowledge that God's wisdom surpasses our own and that His
guidance is ultimately for our benefit.
Recognition of God's Sovereignty:
in trusting God's will requires seeking His guidance through
prayer, reflection, and studying His teachings. We can turn to Scripture, spiritual
mentors, and the wisdom of the Church to discern the moral principles and values that
align with God's will.
Seeking God's Guidance:
it allows us to recognize that our own understanding is limited and that we may not always have all the answers. It means acknowledging that God's ways are higher than ours and being open to the possibility of being corrected or challenged in our moral reasoning.
Embracing Humility:
it is when we trust in God's will involves surrendering our own desires, preferences, and ego to God's wisdom. It means letting go of our own plans and trusting
that God's plan is ultimately better, even if it may not align with our immediate desires
or expectations.
Surrendering Our Own Will:
requires developing a deep relationship with God and learning to discern His voice amidst the noise of our own desires and societal influences. This can be achieved through regular prayer, silence, and cultivating a receptive heart to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Discerning God's Voice:
This can be achieved through regular prayer,
silence, and cultivating a receptive heart to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Discerning God's Voice:
Trusting God's will in making moral decisions requires faith and trust in His goodness and providence. It means believing that God will guide and sustain us, even in the face of uncertainty or difficulty. This trust allows us to surrender our anxieties and fears, knowing that God's plan will ultimately bring about our spiritual growth and well-being.
Embracing Faith and Trust: