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3 Negative Guidelines
(Joshua 24:14-15)

​Introduction:

         1. Before he died, Joshua called upon the Israelites to make a choice (vs.15).
         2. The Israelites made the right choice when they said they would serve the Lord (vs.18b, 21, 24).
         3. We have something in common with the Israelites -- we have to make choices, decisions, and
             judgments.
         4. The Bible reveals many guidelines that will help us make good choices, good decisions, and good
             judgments.
         5. This morning we considered "3 positive guidelines."
         6. This evening we are concentrating on "3 negative guidelines."
         7. Unfortunately, the Israelites made many bad choices, bad decisions, and bad judgments.
         8. We must avoid their mistakes.

Discussion:


I.           WE  MUST  NOT  FOLLOW  THE  WILL  OF  THE  MAJORITY  WHEN  MAKING  CHOICES,
             DECISIONS,  AND  JUDGMENTS


         A. This guideline is addressed in Exodus 23:2.
         B. To illustrate, Aaron gave in to the will of the people when he made the golden calf
             (Exodus 32:1-6, 19-24, 35).
         C. Let us remember what Jesus said about the destiny of the majority at the judgment (Matthew 7:13-14).

II.          WE  MUST  AVOID  A  HASTY  SPIRIT  WHEN  MAKING  CHOICES,  DECISIONS,  AND 
             JUDGMENTS


         A. This guideline is addressed in Proverbs 25:8.
         B. To illustrate, Moses allowed a hasty spirit to cause him to strike the rock (Numbers 20:1-12).

III.         WE  MUST  NOT  OVERLOOK  COUNSEL  FROM  GOD  WHEN  MAKING  CHOICES,  DECISIONS,
             AND  JUDGMENTS


         A. This guideline is addressed in Isaiah 30:1-2.
         B. To illustrate, the Israelites did not seek counsel from God when they accepted the Gibeonites
             (Joshua 9:3-18).

Conclusion:


         1. When we make choices, decisions, and judgments,:
             a. let us not follow the will of the majority
             b. let us avoid a hasty spirit
             c. let us not overlook counsel from God.
         2. Positively,:
             a. let us seek wisdom from God
             b. let us trust in God completely
             c. let us talk to God through prayer.
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