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Trust and Obey: The Ripple Effects of Your Family Decisions — Key Takeaways

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Trust and Obey: The Ripple Effects of Your Family Decisions

Be Courageous Ministry39mSep 29, 2026

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Decisions made in obedience to God—even when they look counterintuitive or invite mockery—produce generational ripple effects, while decisions made from fear of man, pursuit of safety, or self-reliance lead down a crooked path (Proverbs 3:5–6).

Key takeaways

Proverbs 3:5-6 implies that leaning on your own understanding makes your path crooked

Proverbs 3:5-6 implies that leaning on your own understanding makes your path crooked

  • "He will make straight your paths" presupposes the path was crooked before.
  • The command exists because humans naturally trust their own strength over God's wisdom.

Vet counselors by fruit, not success metrics

Vet counselors by fruit, not success metrics

  • Proverbs 15:22 says many counselors help plans succeed, but wisdom requires checking their life first.
  • If someone sacrificed family for success and is divorced, their business counsel may carry hidden costs.

James 1:5 ties received wisdom to unwavering faith, not just asking

James 1:5 ties received wisdom to unwavering faith, not just asking

  • God gives wisdom 'generously' but the doubter 'must not suppose he will receive anything.'
  • Double-mindedness makes a person 'unstable in all his ways,' negating even good choices.

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In this video

  1. 1mCountercultural Decisions and Ripple Effects
  2. 1mGod's Will vs. the Will of Others
  3. 3mTrusting God's Unseen Plan
  4. 5mProverbs 3:5-6 Exegesis
  5. 6mSponsor Break: Prevenex Vitamins
  6. 8mOwning Decisions vs. Blaming Others
  7. 11mThe Fear of the Lord
  8. 12mJames 1:5 and Asking for Wisdom
  9. 14mPersecution for Counterintuitive Obedience
  10. 14mGod's Different Wills for Different People
  11. 16mSponsor Break: Resolute Man Podcast
  12. 16mWise Counsel vs. Cherry-Picked Scripture
  13. 18mThe Elk Hunt of Seeking Wisdom
  14. 19mNominal Christianity and Being Poured Out
  15. 21mSponsor Break: Redeem Health Share and CTC Math
  16. 21mThe Great Commission and Real Discipleship
  17. 23mLeaving Security for Calling
  18. 25mFamily Size and Openness to Children
  19. 28mRipple Effects of Friendships
  20. 30mFear vs. Holy Fear
  21. 32mStanding Against Proposition One
  22. 35mNot Sitting on the Bench
  23. 36mProverbs 5 and Avoiding Regret

“You know who made the safe decision? Judas.”

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