Many years ago, I was at an impasse regarding a decision about a thorny personnel issue within my professional group. I consulted with a Christian brother, an experienced and successful businessman, who gave me practical suggestions. I also received advice from another colleague, who was not a Christian believer, but was a savvy businessman. I prayed over their suggestions, and I felt God gave me peace about accepting this last colleague’s advice. However, I was unsure if I was honestly praying and seeking God’s will or allowing myself to be distracted by the recent bad news. At that time, there was a great deal of negative press regarding Christians who embezzled funds from the churches in which they served. Unfortunately, I may have been swayed by the news and it biased me to turn away from the advice of the Christian businessman.
When we make decisions, we may be influenced by our immediate circumstances. A tongue in cheek comparison is to not go food shopping when hungry. So true. When I have done this, I have made more impulse purchases of junk food. The consequences were more serious with this personnel decision. Ultimately, the issue was resolved and I prayed that in spite of my bias, I was still faithful to God’s will.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2 (NASB)
God speaks to us in many ways, through believers and those still seeking Him. With the hindsight of time, I believe the advice that God gave me through this colleague was the correct option. However, it was disheartening to be distracted and potentially swayed by the egregious crimes committed by those involved in Christian ministries. I must continue to surrender to God’s will and allow myself to be guided by the Holy Spirit who indwells within me. Whether I am receiving guidance or giving advice, I must cling to the Truth of God’s Word so that I will not be swayed or distracted by the events of the world.
Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.
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