Making Choices

“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. — read the full passage →

There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose 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.”

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. — read the full passage →

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. — read the full passage →

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.

I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Therefore choose life, that you may live, you and your descendants;

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

But 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.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Yahweh your God will make you plenteous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your ground, for good; for Yahweh will again rejoice over you for good, as he rejoiced over your fathers; — read the full passage →

“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.

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

“In that day you will ask me no questions. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. — read the full passage →

Whatever you 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 you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

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

choosing rather to share ill treatment with God’s people, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

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, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

Elijah came near to all the people, and said, “How long will you waver between the two sides? If Yahweh is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” The people answered him not a word.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

But now, Yahweh, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you our potter; and we all are the work of your hand.

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye? — read the full passage →

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me. — read the full passage →

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of Yahweh is near, in the valley of decision.

I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Therefore choose life, that you may live, you and your descendants; — read the full passage →

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder 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 petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

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

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

What man is he who fears Yahweh? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.

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 through Christ, who strengthens me.

But 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. — read the full passage →

Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, 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 →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

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

Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

Rejoice always. — read the full passage →

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

On the day that the tabernacle was raised up, the cloud covered the tabernacle, even the Tent of the Testimony: and at evening it was over 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, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.

Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. — read the full passage →

“If anyone comes to me, and doesn’t disregardhis own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can’t be my disciple. — read the full passage →

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are profitable. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things build up.

John answered, “A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.

The soul who sins, he 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 on him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be on him.

But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

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

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don’t know.

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

Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple. — read the full passage →

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the farmer.

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

Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth. — read the full passage →

Now if you are ready whenever you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music to fall down and worship the image which I have made, good: but if you don’t worship, you 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 →

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

He shall eat butter and honey when he knows to refuse the evil, and choose the good.

So Lot chose the Plain of the Jordan for himself. Lot traveled east, and they separated themselves the one from the other.

But Jesus said, “Don’t forbid him, for there is no one who will do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.