God's will

[Sgtazur]

I have a question:

How do I know that it's the will of God for me to do things like taking a shower, or hanging with friends, or playing a board game, or doing anything which people normally do in a day? Is it enough to say, "The bible doesn't say anything against this, so it must be fine" ?

I know that we should always seek the will of God first and foremost, but I get confused: does this mean we should ask whether it's the will of God for us to do every action in life?

[Creed]

Believe me, it's the Will of God for you to take a shower.

As for the other things, if you have an uneasy feeling about it (no peace), then He might be steering you in another direction. (i.e. hanging around friends who are a bad influence). Proverbs 3:5-6 comes to mind . . . "...in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." It's good to keep Him foremost in our mind and He'll keep us on His path, rather than a rabbit trail. (He probably doesn't care though if you buy the blue or the brown sweater)

[Trusting Jesus]

By all means, it is God's will for you to shower. Yes, we can see evidence of this in God's word (the Bronze Laver in Tabernacle for instance, David after not eating or bathing before the death of his son cleaned himself before going before God, etc). So, showers are good! Now, hanging with friends and playing games, well that depends upon the friends and the games. Anything that comes between you and God is not good. If your friends are leading you away from God, then you need to examine your friendships (and lead them toward God) and what games are you playing? Are you playing "Dungeons and Dragons" and/or violent video games? Just be sure that you don't put anything before God.

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Nathele

[larryt]

For the most part, I repeat, for the most part God is not so concerned with the incidentals. He is concerned with the person to the extent that that person is being conformed to the image of Christ. Is the fruit of the Spirit being produced in your life? Are you thankful? Do you see God's hand in everything working together FOR your good? etc.

LT

[Guest Isitayuh]

By all means, it is God's will for you to shower. Yes, we can see evidence of this in God's word (the Bronze Laver in Tabernacle for instance, David after not eating or bathing before the death of his son cleaned himself before going before God, etc). So, showers are good! Now, hanging with friends and playing games, well that depends upon the friends and the games. Anything that comes between you and God is not good. If your friends are leading you away from God, then you need to examine your friendships (and lead them toward God) and what games are you playing? Are you playing "Dungeons and Dragons" and/or violent video games? Just be sure that you don't put anything before God.

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Nathele

I don't think God has a will for EVERYTHING, like whether we eat pancakes or waffles for breakfast, but something like taking a shower, which is necessary to avoid offending those whom you may need to witness to, is most certainly within the will of God. It's our cultural standard to be clean, and we must not purposefully offend.

[backontrack]

I have a question:

How do I know that it's the will of God for me to do things like taking a shower, or hanging with friends, or playing a board game, or doing anything which people normally do in a day? Is it enough to say, "The bible doesn't say anything against this, so it must be fine" ?

I know that we should always seek the will of God first and foremost, but I get confused: does this mean we should ask whether it's the will of God for us to do every action in life?

Whatsoever things are pure, whatsover things are holy and a few more (think and do these things). I would recomened showing if you like people to be around. If you do not like people then I guess go around stinking!

Pretty simple!

[Guest]

Is it enough to say, "The bible doesn't say anything against this, so it must be fine" ?

Dear Stinky, Wash!

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Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

[Hunterpoet]

I could be wrong, but I think you may be confusing G-d's will with G-ds teachings and activities of daily living.

Taking a shower, playing a board game or hanging out with certain people can and should all be governed by G-ds teachings, all of which can be found in the bible.

As to what is G-d's will....well I think thats a huge subject and I don't believe I'm qualified to say what His will might or might not be.

I know that G-d is concerned with my behavior as a Christian, because what I do or don't do reflects upon Him.

So maybe one could say that it is G-ds will that I behave myself in such a fashion, based on His teachings, as to be an example of how wonderful life can be as one of His children.

[Rick-Parker]

If you are uneasy or feel convicted about an action or thought, it is the Holy Spirit leading. If you think it might be sin, then it is a sin for you. JMO.

[Massorite]

I have a question:

How do I know that it's the will of God for me to do things like taking a shower, or hanging with friends, or playing a board game, or doing anything which people normally do in a day? Is it enough to say, "The bible doesn't say anything against this, so it must be fine" ?

I know that we should always seek the will of God first and foremost, but I get confused: does this mean we should ask whether it's the will of God for us to do every action in life?

Use the Word of God to know the will of God on lifes basic dicesions and even important ones but for life changing decisions prayer and fasting is best.