What does the Bible say about choosing a career?
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The Bible teaches that choosing a career should be guided by trusting God, seeking wisdom, working diligently, and using one’s gifts in humble service to him and neighbor. Proverbs 3:5-6 calls believers to acknowledge the Lord rather than lean on their own understanding, while Proverbs 16:3 urges committing one’s work to him. God’s good purposes give hope, as Jeremiah 29:11-14 shows, yet Proverbs 19:21 reminds us that his counsel, not our plans, finally stands. Pray for direction, delight in the Lord according to Psalm 37:4, prepare carefully as Proverbs 24:27 teaches, and faithfully pursue the opportunities God assigns, remembering John 3:27.
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- Proverbs 3:5-6
[5] Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don't lean on your own understanding. [6] In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.
- Jeremiah 29:11-14
[11] For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end. [12] You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you. [13] You shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart. [14] I will be found by you, says Yahweh, and I will turn again your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places where I have driven you, says Yahweh; and I will bring you again to the place from where I caused you to be carried away captive.
- Psalms 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
- Proverbs 16:3
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, And your plans shall succeed.
- Proverbs 19:21
There are many plans in a man's heart, But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
- Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.
- Psalms 37:4
Also delight yourself in Yahweh, And he will give you the desires of your heart.
- Proverbs 24:27
Prepare your work outside, And get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
- Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate thereon day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.
- John 3:27
John answered, "A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.
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