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What are the three dimensions and seven requirements of the will of God for a believer?

God's will for every believer consists of three dimensions: the operational will (the "what"), which is a specific task defined by spiritual gifts; the geographical will (the "where"), the place where He provides; and the motivational will (the "why"), requiring faith to please Him. To discover this individual will, you must first obey the seven declared requirements: be saved, be sanctified, be filled by means of the Spirit, be thankful, be content, suffer, and serve. You must do the right thing in the right place for the right reason.

Also asked: What are the three main aspects of God's will for Christians, including where they should go and why they should go there? · What are the requirements that I must fulfill in order to discover and carry out God's specific plan for my life?
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How do I know what I should be doing, where I should be doing it, and why I should be doing it according to God's will?

Source: The Basics The Basics - The Will of God (p.124) · Read this lesson in the book →

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