How are we to disagree on secondary issues or when Scripture is silent?

Feb 25, 2024    Steve Marshall

How do you make daily Christian decisions when Scripture does not clearly prohibit or urge a certain action or behavior? Ask these questions:

Does the Bible allow it?

If the Bible says don't do it: Don't do it.

If the Bible is silent: Ask the question does my conscience allow it?

If your conscience says No: Don't do it.

If your conscience allows it: Determine what is the effect on other Christians?

Determine what is the effect on non-Christians?

Determine what is the effect on my spiritual life?

Then move forward with confidence "fully convicted in your mind" that this is a godly decision or it is not (Rom. 14:5).