What does the Bible say about making choices?
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The Bible teaches that making choices is a moral and spiritual matter: we are called to trust the Lord, follow his revealed will, and walk in the path that leads to life. Proverbs 3:5-6 urges believers not to lean on their own understanding, while Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that God directs our steps. Jesus warns in Matthew 7:13-14 that the easy road leads to destruction, but the narrow way leads to life. Joshua 24:15 calls for wholehearted allegiance to the Lord, and Isaiah 30:21 promises his guiding voice. Our choices bear real fruit, for Galatians 6:7-8 teaches that we reap what we sow. Therefore, Christians should prayerfully seek wisdom, honor God, and fix their minds on what is true and good (Philippians 4:8).
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- Matthew 7:13-14
[13] "Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it. [14] How narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that leads to life! Few are those who find it.
- Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death.
- Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart plans his course, But Yahweh directs his steps.
- Proverbs 19:21
There are many plans in a man's heart, But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
- Isaiah 30:21
and your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way, walk you in it; when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left.
- 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.
- Joshua 24:15
If it seem evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose you this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
[13] This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. [14] For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.
- Galatians 6:7-8
[7] Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that will he also reap. [8] For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
- Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
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