How can I know what is right and wrong?

What is God's will for your life? Many desire to do God's will, but struggle because they don't know what God's will is. The following are some principles from God's Word that will help you to discern what God's will is for you.

1. Is it helpful?

The first part of 1 Cor. 6:12 tells "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable (helpful).."Is it helpful to me? Will this help me to become a better Christian, a better friend, a better brother or sister?

The second guideline for knowing right from wrong also comes from this passage.

2. Will I be mastered by this

1 Cor. 6:12 goes to say, "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable (helpful). All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything. "Will I be enslaved by this? Think of some things that are addicting, for example...cigarettes, TV, and so on...

3. Will it cause someone else to stumble?

1 Cor 8:7-13 gives the third guideline for knowing right from wrong. In this passage, the principle is not to do things that will cause someone else to stumble. The apostle Paul had a strong faith; he knew there was only one God. He knew God had given him freedom to eat certain meats, but if it made others fall, he would not eat the meat.

As a student, can you think of any other situations where you could make someone stumble spiritually?

4. Does it glorify God?

1 Cor. 10:31 tells us, "So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Can this activity glorify God in some way?