How to Make Wise Decisions

Read Genesis 20.

Abraham, friend of God, with an everlasting covenant from God, a tither, wealthy, used of God, became fearful and made a bad decision...again.  He lied to save his own skin.  He placed his wife in great physical and moral jeopardy.

The godly man did not listen to God.  The ungodly man heard God loud and clear.

God protected Sarah and Abimelech.  Abimelech was innocent.  He did not know.  But once he found out, he was fully responsible.

Abraham confessed his fear of Abimelech, instead of God.  He violated the first principle in make good decisions.  Proverbs 9:10-"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight."

The fear of God means:
1. I recognize His presence. (Genesis 28:16)
2. I revere His presence. (Isaiah 6)
3. I respect His presence. (Exodus 3:5)
4. I have regard for His presence. (1Thessalonians 4:8)
5. I respond to His presence. (1Thessalonians 4:3-7)

Once a person forgets or jettisons the awareness of God's presence and power they will immediately make foolish and sinful choices.