— Obedience Precedes Clarity.
📖 Summary
God’s will is not a mystery to be discovered,
but a truth already revealed in His Word.
Christians discern His will not through emotions or signs,
but through Scripture, holiness, and obedience.
1️⃣ Introduction | “How Can I Know God’s Will?”
People often ask:
“Is this job, marriage, or decision God’s will?”
But God’s will is not primarily about information—it’s about transformation.
We know His will as we obey His Word.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | God’s Will Is Revealed in His Word
📘 Romans 12:2 (ESV)
“Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God.”
📘 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (ESV)
“This is the will of God, your sanctification.”
📘 Micah 6:8 (ESV)
“Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.”
📘 John 7:17 (ESV)
“If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God.”
→ God’s will is not hidden—it’s practiced through obedience.
3️⃣ Theological Insight | God’s Will: Revealed vs. Hidden
📜 John MacArthur — Found: God’s Will
“Finding God’s will isn’t mystical; it’s moral.
It’s written in Scripture—obey what you know.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — Knowing God’s Will
“God’s decretive will (His sovereign plan) is hidden,
but His preceptive will (His moral law) is revealed—and that’s our duty.”
📜 John Piper — Desiring God
“Loving God more is the surest path to knowing His will.”
📜 Tim Keller — Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
“You can’t always predict God’s plan,
but you can always trust His character.”
📜 John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion (I.17.2)
“Speculating on God’s secret will is impiety;
our task is obedience to what He has revealed.”
→ God’s will isn’t something to “find,”
but something to obey — revealed in Scripture and confirmed in holiness.
4️⃣ Misconceptions vs Biblical Truth
| Misconception | Cause | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|---|
| “God shows His will through signs.” | Mysticism | His will is revealed in His Word (Rom 12:2) |
| “If I feel peace, it’s God’s will.” | Emotionalism | Peace is the result, not the proof (Phil 4:6–7) |
| “God will tell me all the details.” | Control desire | God guides step by step, not map by map (Ps 119:105) |
| “I can’t obey until I know.” | Excuse | Obedience brings understanding (John 7:17) |
5️⃣ Application | Five Steps to Discern God’s Will
1️⃣ Test by Scripture — His will never contradicts His Word.
2️⃣ Pray with Surrender — Seek not signs, but surrender of self.
3️⃣ Pursue Holiness — The will of God is your sanctification.
4️⃣ Seek Godly Counsel — Wisdom confirms direction.
5️⃣ Examine Motives — God honors purity of intent more than certainty of plan.
6️⃣ Conclusion | God’s Will Is Revealed in Obedience
God’s will is not a map to follow but a compass to trust.
He rarely reveals everything ahead—but He always reveals enough to obey today.
“If you want to know God’s will,
obey what you already know.” — Revito
Faith. Work. Renewal. — Revito
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