Making Choices

Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. — 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 Jehovah directeth his steps.

There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, 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 Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

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

This isthe end of the matter; all hath been heard: 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 honorable, 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 witness against you this day, that I have set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse: therefore choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed;

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

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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

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

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

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

Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.

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

And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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

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

choosing rather to share ill treatment 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 Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

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

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

For ye, brethren, were called for freedom; only use not your freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through love be servants one to another.

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

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

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

Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

And Elijah came near unto all the people, and said, How long go ye limping between the two sides? if Jehovah be God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

But now, O Jehovah, 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 →

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and knownme. — read the full passage →

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! for the day of Jehovah is near in the valley of decision.

I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse: therefore choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed; — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it was said to 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 king’s dainties, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

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

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

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

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.

Now as they went on their way, 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 in him that strengtheneth me.

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. — read the full passage →

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it? — read the full passage →

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

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon 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, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

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

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one 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 Jehovah, 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.

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

Rejoice always; — read the full passage →

For Jehovah 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, even the tent of the testimony: and at even it was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until morning. — read the full passage →

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

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

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.

The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding: — read the full passage →

If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own 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; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.

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

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it 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 each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

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

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

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

Now I beseech you, brethren, through 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 perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

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

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

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

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared 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.

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

Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget 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 music, 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 a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward. — read the full passage →

Butter and honey shall he eat, when he knoweth to refuse the evil, and choose the good.

So Lot chose him all the Plain of the 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 who shall do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me.

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.