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What does the Bible say about decision?

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The Bible teaches that believers should make decisions prayerfully, wisely, and responsibly, trusting God’s sovereign guidance while obeying his revealed will. James 1:5-8 calls those lacking wisdom to ask God in faith, rather than be ruled by doubt. Proverbs 15:22 commends humble counsel, and Proverbs 4:26 urges careful consideration of one’s path. Deuteronomy 30:19 sets before God’s people the serious call to choose life through covenant faithfulness. Romans 14:12 reminds us that each person will give an account to God. Christians therefore seek counsel, weigh motives and consequences by Scripture, and rest in God’s providence as they act in faith.

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  • James 1:5-8

    [5] But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him. [6] But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed. [7] For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord. [8] He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

  • Proverbs 15:22

    Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.

  • Proverbs 4:26

    Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established.

  • Deuteronomy 30:19

    I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse: therefore choose life, that you may live, you and your seed;

  • Romans 14:12

    So then each one of us will give account of himself to God.

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