When A Choice Has Been Made

LifeSong Notes

Keith Menshouse

“When A Choice Has Been Made”

WE MAKE BAD CHOICES DUE TO INFLUENCES.

• Influences from . 

James 1:14-15 (NLT)

Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.  These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

• Influences from .

Matthew 4:1 (NKJV)

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

• Influences from my .

Mom – “You are who you hang around with!”

Genesis 3:6 (NKJV)

So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.

MAKING A BAD CHOICE IS NOT THE END.

• and learn.

James 1:14-15 (NLT)

For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted.

• Do what you can to make .

Matthew 5:23-24 (NCV)

So when you offer your gift to God at the altar, and you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there at the altar. Go and make peace with that person, and then come and offer your gift.

• Ask forgiveness from others the way.
  • No .
  • Take .
  • Don’t demand forgiveness – it.
• Ask forgiveness from God in .

Psalm 51:3-4 (NLT)

For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night. Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight.

• Allow God to use your for His glory.