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To find your compass, consider your ways
Under the inspiration of God, the prophet Hag- gai asked a Jewish congregation to evaluate their situation. In fact, twice during the declaration Haggai uttered to the gathering, “Consider your ways”.
Subsequent to Haggai’s plea, his comrades took heed to the advice and built an immaculate tem- ple which the Lord favored.
For the most part, each of us can learn from the wisdom Haggai presented to the Jewish peo- ple — when he advised them to, “Consider your ways”.
On a regular basis, everyone should assess their life and make strides to live in a manner that would delight God. Completing a genuine self-assessment is the foundation to finding the moral compass.
Is it easy for an individual to analyze his life?
Absolutely not. It can be a frustrating and hum- bling endeavor.
But, there are ways to simplify the arduous task. Forthcoming are a series of practical tips on how an individual can find an internal moral com- pass.
Be responsible
A person must assume accountability for his actions. A commonality of people who are im- mersed in immorality is an unwillingness to change and a refusal to be responsible for per- sonal choices. It’s always someone else’s fault. The concept of being accountable for individual actions is unfathomable. Thus, finding the mor- al compass and clearly deciphering right from wrong will never materialize.
Therefore, a person has to accept that life is
whack, it’s time to get uncomfortable. Regardless of the venture, making a change for the better typically includes an unfamiliar, uncomfortable stage. But, adapting to the change eventually leads to a better life.
Be willing to endure a momentary stage of dis- comfort for the sake of residing in a way that
pleases God.
It’s never too late to change. As long as an in- dividual is among the living, God has a divine assignment for him to complete. Hence one of the reasons His mercy is everlasting. Esteemed theologian A.W. Tozer eloquently described God’s continual mercy in his landmark text, “The Knowledge of the Holy”.
“Mercy is an attribute of God, an infinite and inexhaustible energy within the divine nature which disposes God to be actively compassion- ate.”
Mercy gives a person the chance to correct what they’ve done wrong devoid of unwavering punishment from God. To be alive equates to an opportunity to embrace positive change before it’s too late.
Right v. wrong
The Heavenly Father gives everyone a chance to mature because He’s the epitome of love. God’s adoration for His creation is immeasurable. In regard to finding your moral compass, keep in mind that God has regulations in place for a rea- son. All people have an innate ability to decide what’s right and what’s wrong. That aforemen- tioned action originates from God’s love for His
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a series of choices. Those decisions should be made carefully.
Get uncomfortable
Once a person undergoes a thorough self-eval- uation and takes responsibility for his acts, he must be willing to enter an uncomfortable state. The comfort of living in a manner that is immor- al must be obliterated.
Granted, being uncomfortable is stressful and often demoralizing. However, if a person’s com- fort zone is in the realm of being morally out of
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