Life is a series of decisions. Whether big or small, we are constantly encountering choices. What should I eat for lunch? Can I afford to take this vacation? When do I tell my kids yes and when do I tell them no? Should I accept the job if they offer it to me? What do I say when I’m worried someone is making a big mistake? As Christians, our instinct should always be to go to God’s Word. The problem – as we see it – is that the Bible doesn’t always speak explicitly to our specific situations. There is no chapter or verse that tells me which college God wants me to attend or which medical specialists I should see. There is no script that tells me precisely how to love someone who is withdrawing from me. Over and over again, I have found myself counseling my own heart to remember one simple filter: Am I being motivated by faith or by fear? THE DICHOTOMY BETWEEN FAITH AND FEAR The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record a story that perfectly illustrates the dichotomy between faith ...