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Choice and Decision-Making

For Christians, decision-making should be 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 what’s best.

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

God 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

Listening to 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