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Decision Making

Ted W. Engstrom | posted 11/02/2007
This article provided by the Engstrom Institute

Many years ago a Christian leader wrote a letter to some of his followers in Corinth reflecting back on his decision not to visit them: "Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans like a worldly man, ready to say Yes and No at once? As surely as God is faithful our word to you has been Yes or No. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we preached among you, Sylvanus, Timothy and I, was not Yes and No; but in Him it is always Yes."

Paul faced all the demands for making a decision. The situation demanded action. He was under a time pressure. He lacked complete information. There was uncertainty, which suggested a risk in making a decision. There were possible costly consequences if he made the wring decision. On the other hand, there was the possibility of good benefits from an effective decision. Lastly, there was the possibility of two or more alternative actions.

The need for a decision comes at any time of the day, and decisions come in all sizes. Good decision-making ...

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