Making Choices

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: — read the full passage →

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. — read the full passage →

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the Lord will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers: — read the full passage →

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. — read the full passage →

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? — read the full passage →

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. — read the full passage →

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: — read the full passage →

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. — read the full passage →

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: — read the full passage →

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Rejoice evermore. — read the full passage →

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, namely, the tent of the testimony: and at even there was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until the morning. — read the full passage →

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; — read the full passage →

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. — read the full passage →

If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. — read the full passage →

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. — read the full passage →

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.

From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. — read the full passage →

Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. — read the full passage →

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? — read the full passage →

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.

Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. — read the full passage →

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.