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Wisdom for Making Wise Choices: 15 Bible Verses for Decision-Making
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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com
Wisdom for Making Wise Choices: 15 Bible Verses for Decision-Making
Making decisions can often be a daunting task, as we are faced with numerous options and possibilities. However, as Christians, we are fortunate to have the guidance of the Bible to help us navigate through the complexities of decision-making. The Bible provides us with timeless wisdom and spiritual advice that can aid us in making wise choices. Here are 15 Bible verses to inspire and guide you in your decision-making process:
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." This verse reminds us to trust in God's guidance and seek His wisdom in all our decisions.
Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Just like a lamp illuminates our path in the darkness, the Bible illuminates our decisions, providing us with clarity and direction.
James 1:5 - "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." When faced with difficult decisions, we can always turn to God and ask for His wisdom, knowing that He will generously provide it.
Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." This verse reminds us to prioritize God's kingdom and righteousness in our decision-making, trusting that He will provide for our needs.
Proverbs 16:3 - "Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established." By aligning our decisions with God's will and entrusting our plans to Him, He will establish our thoughts and guide us towards good outcomes.
Matthew 7:7 - "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." This verse encourages us to actively seek God's guidance through prayer and persistence, knowing that He will answer our prayers.
Isaiah 30:21 - "Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left." God promises to guide us and speak to us, showing us the right path to take.
Proverbs 11:14 - "Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Seeking advice from wise and godly individuals can provide us with different perspectives and insights, helping us make more informed decisions.
Romans 12:2 - "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." As Christians, we are called to renew our minds and align our thoughts with God's will, enabling us to discern His perfect plan for our lives.
Proverbs 16:9 - "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." We can make our plans, but it is ultimately God who directs our paths. Trusting in His guidance ensures that our decisions are aligned with His purpose for our lives.
Philippians 4:6-7 - "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." By surrendering our worries and anxieties to God, we can experience His peace in the midst of decision-making.
Matthew 10:16 - "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." Jesus teaches us the importance of wisdom and discernment in decision-making, reminding us to be cautious and prudent in our choices.
Proverbs 15:22 - "Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors, they are established." Seeking advice from others, especially those who are godly and wise, can help us make sound decisions and avoid potential pitfalls.
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." God has good plans for our lives, and through seeking His guidance, we can step into the future He has prepared for us.
Ephesians 5:17 - "Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is." The Bible consistently encourages us to seek God's will and understand His desires for our lives. By doing so, we can make choices that align with His purpose for us.
In conclusion, the Bible offers us invaluable wisdom and guidance when it comes to decision-making. By trusting in God, seeking His counsel, and aligning our choices with His Word, we can make wise decisions that honor Him and lead to blessings in our lives. So, let us love God, believe in Him, love one another, and trust in His providence. May God bless you abundantly as you seek His wisdom in your decision-making journey. 🙏✨
The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot sustain you. – Billy Graham
👥Josephine Nekesa
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Oct 20, 2021
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."
👥Sarafina
Guest
Oct 17, 2021
1 Peter 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."
👥Jabir
Guest
Oct 2, 2021
Galatians 5:13-14 – "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
👥Rashid
Guest
Sep 21, 2021
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 – "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
👥Alice Mrema
Guest
Aug 24, 2021
1 John 5:14-15 – "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
👥Nancy Kawawa
Guest
Aug 23, 2021
Short but so impactful! ⚡ It’s incredible how a few simple words can carry so much meaning. This quote may be short, but it packs a punch, and it’s something I’ll be reflecting on for a long time. It reminds me that sometimes, the most powerful messages don’t need to be long or complicated—they just need to be real and honest. Thank you for sharing this—it’s such a powerful reminder of the importance of simplicity in life.
👥Dorothy Nkya
Guest
Aug 22, 2021
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."
👥Hashim
Guest
Aug 19, 2021
Faith is the fountain of prayer. – St. Augustine
👥Zakia
Guest
Aug 14, 2021
John 14:1-3 – "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
👥Joyce Nkya
Guest
Aug 13, 2021
Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains
👥Nassor
Guest
Aug 11, 2021
Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
👥Kenneth Murithi
Guest
Jul 27, 2021
God grace is sufficient for you
👥Alex Nakitare
Guest
Jul 19, 2021
Short but so impactful!
👥Joyce Aoko
Guest
Jul 18, 2021
Faith is trusting in God when life doesn’t make sense. – Rick Warren
👥Joseph Kiwanga
Guest
Jul 15, 2021
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. – Romans 16:20
👥Sharifa
Guest
Jun 30, 2021
Such a powerful message! 💪
👥Mohamed
Guest
Jun 27, 2021
Faith is simply holding on to God’s promises, even when everything around you says to give up. – Unknown
👥Frank Sokoine
Guest
Jun 21, 2021
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16
👥Rose Amukowa
Guest
Jun 13, 2021
We are twice armed if we fight with faith. – Plato
👥Chum
Guest
May 27, 2021
John 10:9-11 – "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
👥Habiba
Guest
May 22, 2021
We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. – Martin Luther
👥Benjamin Masanja
Guest
May 20, 2021
This is one of the most relatable quotes I’ve come across in a long time!
👥Mary Kidata
Guest
May 16, 2021
God is good, all the time!
👥Robert Ndunguru
Guest
May 14, 2021
This quote brightened my day. 🌞
👥Andrew Mchome
Guest
May 7, 2021
Faith in God includes faith in His timing. – Unknown
👥Betty Akinyi
Guest
May 5, 2021
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1
👥Paul Ndomba
Guest
Apr 23, 2021
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble
👥Rose Waithera
Guest
Apr 16, 2021
This quote lifted my spirits! 🌈
👥Nancy Akumu
Guest
Apr 13, 2021
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
👥Susan Wangari
Guest
Apr 7, 2021
Faith is not without worry or care, but faith is fear that has said a prayer. – Unknown
👥Peter Otieno
Guest
Apr 3, 2021
Faith enables us to see God’s will even in the darkest of times. – Unknown
👥Ann Awino
Guest
Apr 2, 2021
Trust in the Lord; He knows the way
👥Abdullah
Guest
Apr 2, 2021
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7
👥Josephine Nekesa
Guest
Apr 1, 2021
For we live by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
👥Fredrick Mutiso
Guest
Mar 8, 2021
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3
👥Mwanaidi
Guest
Mar 8, 2021
Timely reminder, thank you! ⏰
👥Diana Mumbua
Guest
Mar 6, 2021
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6
👥Catherine Mkumbo
Guest
Mar 1, 2021
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. – Proverbs 18:10
👥Lydia Mzindakaya
Guest
Feb 25, 2021
Praise the Lord!
👥Sumaya
Guest
Feb 23, 2021
Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’ – John 11:25
👥James Kimani
Guest
Feb 19, 2021
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8
👥Jane Muthoni
Guest
Feb 14, 2021
Such great wisdom in few words!
👥John Malisa
Guest
Feb 1, 2021
Great motivation for the day! 💥
👥Thomas Mwakalindile
Guest
Jan 27, 2021
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. – Nahum 1:7
👥Shukuru
Guest
Jan 27, 2021
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. – Galatians 2:20
👥Farida
Guest
Jan 11, 2021
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."
👥Halima
Guest
Jan 8, 2021
Adding this to my favorites! ❤️
👥Carol Nyakio
Guest
Jan 7, 2021
It is not the strength of your faith, but the object of your faith that actually saves you. – Timothy Keller
👥Janet Sumari
Guest
Jan 6, 2021
God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. – 1 Corinthians 10:13
👥Saidi
Guest
Jan 3, 2021
John 6:35-40 – "Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.’"
👥Edwin Ndambuki
Guest
Dec 31, 2020
Wow, this quote really made me think about how I approach life. Very profound!
👥Patrick Mutua
Guest
Dec 31, 2020
Matthew 7:24-27 – "Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."
👥James Kawawa
Guest
Dec 27, 2020
Hebrews 4:14-16 – "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
👥Joseph Kiwanga
Guest
Dec 7, 2020
So simple, yet profound. 🌱
👥Mwanaidha
Guest
Nov 22, 2020
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. – Ephesians 1:7
👥Rose Amukowa
Guest
Nov 21, 2020
God is good, all the time!
👥Maulid
Guest
Nov 21, 2020
Faith is not about perfect feelings, but a perfect Savior. – Unknown
👥Joy Wacera
Guest
Nov 18, 2020
Faith grows stronger in trials
👥Nora Lowassa
Guest
Nov 18, 2020
John 15:12-15 – "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you."
