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How Will You Know if You are Doing What God Wants You to Do?
“This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 ASV https://www.bible.com/12/ecc.12.13.asv
“But regarding anything beyond this, dear friend, go easy. There’s no end to the publishing of books, and constant study wears you out so you’re no good for anything else. The last and final word is this: Fear God. Do what he tells you.”Ecclesiastes 12:12–13 MSG https://www.bible.com/97/ecc.12.12-13.msg
Fear God. Do what he tells you.
These words are from the end of Ecclesiastes.
But, how do you know you are doing the work that God wants you to do?
In my family the saying has been, “ Well let’s get out and do something even if it is wrong. “
The thought is that taking action even if it is the wrong action is better than not taking any action. You can correct mistakes and errors in judgement. And experience improves judgement and performance. That is why doctors and lawyers call their businesses practice.
When you are driving a car you are constantly making adjustments. Pressing harder on the throttle, that is what the gas pedal is called, or easing up to adjust your speed to the terrain and…
