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Biblical Decision Making for Men: Walking in Wisdom Daily
Warriors of Grace with Dave JenkinsShow Summary
Every Christian man faces decisions that affect his work, family, relationships, finances, ministry, and daily priorities. Some choices appear small, while others shape the course of a man’s life.In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the Men of Wisdom series by considering Proverbs 3:5–6. Godly decision making does not begin with trying to predict the future or uncover God’s secret will. It begins with trusting the Lord, submitting to His Word, seeking wisdom through prayer and godly counsel, and desiring His glory above personal success.Listen or Watch
Trusting the Lord in Every Decision
Proverbs 3:5–6 calls men to trust in the Lord with all their heart and not to lean on their own understanding. Biblical wisdom begins with trust, not strategy, experience, self-confidence, or personal ambition. God is perfectly good, completely wise, entirely faithful, and absolutely sovereign. A wise man rests in who God is before he worries about what comes next.Refusing to lean on our own understanding does not mean that men should ignore reason or wisdom. It means that we must not make ourselves the final authority. We cannot see every consequence or know what tomorrow holds, but the Lord knows the beginning, middle, and end. Wisdom grows as men gladly submit their understanding to God’s Word.Walking in Obedience to God’s Revealed Will
God calls His people to acknowledge Him in every area of life. There is no part of a man’s life outside of Christ’s lordship. Marriage, parenting, work, finances, friendships, speech, habits, and priorities all belong under the authority of God’s Word.Many Christians become anxious while trying to discover God’s hidden will. Scripture directs us instead to obey what God has already revealed. As men walk in faithful obedience, pray for wisdom, seek godly counsel, and grow in spiritual maturity, the Lord shapes their discernment and directs their steps.Practical Ways to Make Wise Decisions
- Saturate your mind with the Word of God.
- Pray for wisdom before acting.
- Seek counsel from mature believers.
- Examine your motives before the Lord.
- Ask what will glorify God rather than what will benefit you most.
- Move forward in faithful obedience and trust God with the outcome.
Key Scripture
Proverbs 3:5–6Continue Growing in Biblical Manhood
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
