Many people struggle to admit fear because it is often seen as weakness (Photo: iStock)
Life is largely made up of choices and success is a matter of making wise decisions. Australian preacher Frank William Boreham says, “We make our decisions and then our decisions make us.” Every decision involves an element or degree of risk. Those who take the risk accomplish a lot in life. You can reduce the risk involved by making the right decisions.
From the book of Proverbs, we get some principles that we can inculcate in making successful decisions. The first is inspiration - pray for God’s guidance. Get God’s perspective and do not depend on your wisdom. “A man is foolish to trust himself. But those who use God’s wisdom are safe” (Proverbs 28:26). “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6).
Second is information - get the facts right. Gather all the information you can concerning the issue to help you make the right decision. Knowledge is better than strength! “What a shame, how stupid, to decide before knowing the facts” (Proverbs 18:13)? “Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly” (Proverbs 13:16).
Third is consultation, ask for advice. It is wise to learn from experience but wiser to learn from the experience of others. Learn to ask questions. Many people do not ask questions because they do not want to appear ignorant. “The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge” (Proverbs 18:15). “The more advice you get, the more likely you are to win” (Proverbs 24:6).
