Personal Choice and Decision-Making

For Christians, decision-making is synonymous with finding the will of God.
Psalm 25:4-5,9
Psalm 143:10

Don't try to reason things through on your own; ask God to tell you what's best, and be led by His Spirit.
Proverbs 3:5,7a
Proverbs 19:21
Isaiah 55:8-9

Good decisions are based on spiritual considerations and goals, rather than solely on circumstances or personal desires.
2 Corinthians 4:18
1 Kings 3:5,9-14

The Lord always chooses the best for us.
Psalm 37:4
Psalm 84:11
Jeremiah 29:11
Romans 8:28

One of the main principles involved in reaching a decision: Pray for the Lord's guidance.
Psalm 37:5
Proverbs 3:6
Isaiah 30:21
John 16:13
James 1:5

Sound decisions are based on God's Word.
Psalm 119:105
Psalm 119:133a
Proverbs 6:22-23
Matthew 7:24-25

Seeking godly counsel from others often leads to sounder, wiser decisions.
Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 12:15
Proverbs 15:22

The final test: Is it loving?
Romans 13:9b-10
1 Corinthians 16:14

 

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