Decision Making

Trust unto Jehovah with all thy heart, And unto thine own understanding lean not. — read the full passage →

for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God; — read the full passage →

and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him;

For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you--an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope.

Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance <FI>is<Fi> in a multitude of counsellors.

And thine ear heareth a word behind thee, Saying, `This <FI>is<Fi> the way, go ye in it,' When ye turn to the right, And when ye turn to the left.

In all thy ways know thou Him, And He doth make straight thy paths.

And this is the boldness that we have toward Him, that if anything we may ask according to his will, He doth hear us,

Be not afraid, for with thee I <FI>am<Fi> , Look not around, for I <FI>am<Fi> thy God, I have strengthened thee, Yea, I have helped thee, yea, I upheld thee, With the right hand of My righteousness.

Whether, then, ye eat, or drink, or do anything, do all to the glory of God;

Call unto Me, and I do answer thee, yea, I declare to thee great and fenced things--thou hast not known them.

and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical: --

Into the centre is the lot cast, And from Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> all its judgment!

A revelation of Jesus Christ, that God gave to him, to shew to his servants what things it behoveth to come to pass quickly; and he did signify <FI>it<Fi> , having sent through his messenger to his servant John,

`I am not able of myself to do anything; according as I hear I judge, and my judgment is righteous, because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father who sent me.

For <FI>an object of<Fi> desire he who is separated doth seek, With all wisdom he intermeddleth. — read the full passage →

The way of a fool <FI>is<Fi> right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel <FI>is<Fi> wise.

and if wrong in your eyes to serve Jehovah--choose for you to-day whom ye do serve; --whether the gods whom your fathers served, which <FI>are<Fi> beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorite in whose land ye are dwelling; and I and my house--we serve Jehovah.'

The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Of man <FI>are<Fi> arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue. — read the full passage →

Thy ways, O Jehovah, cause me to know, Thy paths teach Thou me.

Without counsel <FI>is<Fi> the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.

I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.

This, therefore, counselling, did I then use the lightness; or the things that I counsel, according to the flesh do I counsel, that it may be with me Yes, yes, and No, no? — read the full passage →

then come in do two women, harlots, unto the king, and stand before him, — read the full passage →

Happy the man who doth endure temptation, because, becoming approved, he shall receive the crown of the life, which the Lord did promise to those loving Him.

<FI> Nun.<Fi> A lamp to my foot <FI>is<Fi> Thy word, And a light to my path.

The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.

And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;

For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.

Who <FI>is<Fi> this--the man fearing Jehovah? He directeth him in the way He doth choose.

Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.

and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what <FI>is<Fi> the will of God--the good, and acceptable, and perfect.

for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;

for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during. — read the full passage →

Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.

No temptation hath taken you--except human; and God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what ye are able, but He will make, with the temptation, also the outlet, for your being able to bear <FI>it<Fi> .

every Writing <FI>is<Fi> God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that <FI>is<Fi> in righteousness,

For all things I have strength, in Christ's strengthening me;

and when He may come--the Spirit of truth--He will guide you to all the truth, for He will not speak from Himself, but as many things as He will hear He will speak, and the coming things He will tell you;

but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.

`Have not I commanded thee? be strong and courageous; be not terrified nor affrighted, for with thee <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah thy God in every <FI>place<Fi> whither thou goest.'

be subject, then, to God; stand up against the devil, and he will flee from you;

and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him; — read the full passage →

Seek ye Jehovah and His strength, Seek His face continually.

and all, whatever ye may do in word or in work, <FI>do<Fi> all things in the name of the Lord Jesus--giving thanks to the God and Father, through him.

and the peace of God, that is surpassing all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

and apart from faith it is impossible to please well, for it behoveth him who is coming to God to believe that He is, and to those seeking Him He becometh a rewarder.

Be silent for Jehovah, and stay thyself for Him, Do not fret because of him Who is making prosperous his way, Because of a man doing wicked devices.

The precepts of Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> upright, Rejoicing the heart, The command of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> pure, enlightening the eyes,

`I have caused to testify against you to-day the heavens and the earth; life and death I have set before thee, the blessing and the reviling; and thou hast fixed on life, so that thou dost live, thou and thy seed,

There is a way--right before a man, And its latter end <FI>are<Fi> ways of death.

Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.

always rejoice ye; — read the full passage →

A revelation of Jesus Christ, that God gave to him, to shew to his servants what things it behoveth to come to pass quickly; and he did signify <FI>it<Fi> , having sent through his messenger to his servant John, — read the full passage →

Cast on Jehovah that which He hath given thee, And He doth sustain thee, He doth not suffer for ever the moving of the righteous.

all your care having cast upon Him, because He careth for you.

I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a sacrifice--living, sanctified, acceptable to God--your intelligent service; — read the full passage →

(The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)

the book of this law doth not depart out of thy mouth, and thou hast meditated in it by day and by night, so that thou dost observe to do according to all that is written in it, for then thou dost cause thy way to prosper, and then thou dost act wisely.

Without covetousness the behaviour, being content with the things present, for He hath said, `No, I will not leave, no, nor forsake thee,'

for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind;

for we have not a chief priest unable to sympathise with our infirmities, but <FI>one<Fi> tempted in all things in like manner--apart from sin;

My son, if thou dost accept my sayings, And my commands dost lay up with thee, — read the full passage →

The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.

And Jehovah doth lead thee continually, And hath satisfied in drought thy soul, And thy bones He armeth, And thou hast been as a watered garden, And as an outlet of waters, whose waters lie not.

Again, therefore, Jesus spake to them, saying, `I am the light of the world; he who is following me shall not walk in the darkness, but he shall have the light of the life.'

Thus said Jehovah: Stand ye by the ways and see, and ask for paths of old, Where <FI>is<Fi> this--the good way? and go ye in it, And find rest for yourselves. And they say, `We do not go.'

continually pray ye;

So, then, the things of peace may we pursue, and the things of building up one another;

`I have caused to testify against you to-day the heavens and the earth; life and death I have set before thee, the blessing and the reviling; and thou hast fixed on life, so that thou dost live, thou and thy seed, — read the full passage →

if we may confess our sins, stedfast He is and righteous that He may forgive us the sins, and may cleanse us from every unrighteousness;

be strong and courageous, fear not, nor be terrified because of them, for Jehovah thy God <FI>is<Fi> He who is going with thee; He doth not fail thee nor forsake thee.'

Balances of deceit <FI>are<Fi> an abomination to Jehovah, And a perfect weight <FI>is<Fi> His delight.

for God it is who is working in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.

Every way of a man <FI>is<Fi> right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.

<FI> Beth.<Fi> With what doth a young man purify his path? To observe--according to Thy word.

Be not led astray; evil communications corrupt good manners;

The prudent hath seen the evil, and is hidden, And the simple have passed on, and are punished.

And we have more firm the prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till day may dawn, and a morning star may arise--in your hearts;

Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.

Many <FI>are<Fi> the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.

Look unto Jehovah--be strong, And He doth strengthen thy heart, Yea, look unto Jehovah!

A Psalm of David. Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> my shepherd, I do not lack, — read the full passage →

The law of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> stedfast, Making wise the simple, — read the full passage →

that the man of God may be fitted--for every good work having been completed.

And delight thyself on Jehovah, And He giveth to thee the petitions of thy heart.

Also, without knowledge the soul <FI>is<Fi> not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.

`And thou hast made a breastplate of judgment, work of a designer; according to the work of the ephod thou dost make it; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen thou dost make it;

`And thou hast put unto the breastplate of judgment the Lights and the Perfections, and they have been on the heart of Aaron, in his going in before Jehovah, and Aaron hath borne the judgment of the sons of Israel on his heart before Jehovah continually.

`Thy reign come: Thy will come to pass, as in heaven also on the earth.

To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. --A Psalm of David. Only--toward God <FI>is<Fi> my soul silent, From Him <FI>is<Fi> my salvation. — read the full passage →

`For who of you, willing to build a tower, doth not first, having sat down, count the expence, whether he have the things for completing?

and he who is making a difference, if he may eat, hath been condemned, because <FI>it is<Fi> not of faith; and all that <FI>is<Fi> not of faith is sin.

Righteous <FI>is<Fi> the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

`The things hidden <FI>are<Fi> to Jehovah our God, and the things revealed <FI>are<Fi> to us and to our sons--to the age, to do all the words of this law.

Multitudes, multitudes <FI>are<Fi> in the valley of decision, For near <FI>is<Fi> the day of Jehovah in the valley of decision.

but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you. — read the full passage →

In Gibeon hath Jehovah appeared unto Solomon, in a dream of the night, and God saith, `Ask--what do I give to thee?' — read the full passage →