Undone by Indecision: How the Fear of Man Paralyzes Us
Staff writer, desiringGod.org Often we struggle to make difficult decisions because theyâre difficult. Sometimes, however, we struggle to make difficult decisions because weâre sinful. Fear, especially the fear of man, can make us unnecessarily indecisive. We want to please people, and decisions often disappoint someone. So we hesitate, wrestle, waver, and stall â and sometimes sin. Not all indecision, of course, is sinful. Thatâs what makes the spiritual dangers subtle. Sometimes we need time to decide for good reason. Wisdom rarely comes quickly or impulsively. Many dec...