Wisdom for Making Wise Choices: 15 Bible Verses for Decision-Making
Making decisions can often be a daunting task, as we are faced with numerous options and possibilities. However, as Christians, we are fortunate to have the guidance of the Bible to help us navigate through the complexities of decision-making. The Bible provides us with timeless wisdom and spiritual advice that can aid us in making wise choices. Here are 15 Bible verses to inspire and guide you in your decision-making process:
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." This verse reminds us to trust in God's guidance and seek His wisdom in all our decisions.
Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Just like a lamp illuminates our path in the darkness, the Bible illuminates our decisions, providing us with clarity and direction.
James 1:5 - "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." When faced with difficult decisions, we can always turn to God and ask for His wisdom, knowing that He will generously provide it.
Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." This verse reminds us to prioritize God's kingdom and righteousness in our decision-making, trusting that He will provide for our needs.
Proverbs 16:3 - "Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established." By aligning our decisions with God's will and entrusting our plans to Him, He will establish our thoughts and guide us towards good outcomes.
Matthew 7:7 - "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." This verse encourages us to actively seek God's guidance through prayer and persistence, knowing that He will answer our prayers.
Isaiah 30:21 - "Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left." God promises to guide us and speak to us, showing us the right path to take.
Proverbs 11:14 - "Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Seeking advice from wise and godly individuals can provide us with different perspectives and insights, helping us make more informed decisions.
Romans 12:2 - "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." As Christians, we are called to renew our minds and align our thoughts with God's will, enabling us to discern His perfect plan for our lives.
Proverbs 16:9 - "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." We can make our plans, but it is ultimately God who directs our paths. Trusting in His guidance ensures that our decisions are aligned with His purpose for our lives.
Philippians 4:6-7 - "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." By surrendering our worries and anxieties to God, we can experience His peace in the midst of decision-making.
Matthew 10:16 - "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." Jesus teaches us the importance of wisdom and discernment in decision-making, reminding us to be cautious and prudent in our choices.
Proverbs 15:22 - "Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors, they are established." Seeking advice from others, especially those who are godly and wise, can help us make sound decisions and avoid potential pitfalls.
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." God has good plans for our lives, and through seeking His guidance, we can step into the future He has prepared for us.
Ephesians 5:17 - "Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is." The Bible consistently encourages us to seek God's will and understand His desires for our lives. By doing so, we can make choices that align with His purpose for us.
In conclusion, the Bible offers us invaluable wisdom and guidance when it comes to decision-making. By trusting in God, seeking His counsel, and aligning our choices with His Word, we can make wise decisions that honor Him and lead to blessings in our lives. So, let us love God, believe in Him, love one another, and trust in His providence. May God bless you abundantly as you seek His wisdom in your decision-making journey. 🙏✨
Joseph Kawawa (Guest) on May 2, 2019
There is hope for a future, for God knows the plans He has for you
Maimuna (Guest) on April 28, 2019
Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time. – Oswald Chambers
Peter Otieno (Guest) on April 25, 2019
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5
Sofia (Guest) on April 14, 2019
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. – Revelation 21:4
Mwakisu (Guest) on April 5, 2019
Straight to the point, love it! 🎯
Joy Wacera (Guest) on March 31, 2019
For the Lord your God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory. – Deuteronomy 20:4
Juma (Guest) on March 28, 2019
This quote makes me reflect on my life decisions. Amazing how words can be so powerful.
Robert Ndunguru (Guest) on March 20, 2019
And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. – Hebrews 11:6
Lydia Mutheu (Guest) on March 19, 2019
Faith will carry you through storms, but not without getting wet. – Anonymous
Frank Sokoine (Guest) on March 13, 2019
God love never fails.
George Mallya (Guest) on March 12, 2019
Inspiring words, I’m sharing this! 🔗
Rose Amukowa (Guest) on March 9, 2019
He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. – 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Victor Kimario (Guest) on February 22, 2019
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. – Romans 15:13
Vincent Mwangangi (Guest) on February 15, 2019
Short but so impactful! ⚡
Brian Karanja (Guest) on February 1, 2019
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! – Psalm 31:24
Richard Mulwa (Guest) on January 24, 2019
James 1:12-15 – "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death."
Biashara (Guest) on January 15, 2019
I feel this on a deep level. 💓 Sometimes, certain quotes just resonate with your soul, and this one does exactly that. It speaks to a part of me that’s been searching for peace and clarity, and it’s amazing how comforting a few words can be. This quote has given me a renewed sense of hope and a reminder that I’m not alone in what I’m feeling. Thank you for sharing something that connects so deeply on an emotional level!
Selemani (Guest) on January 11, 2019
So simple, yet profound. 🌱 Sometimes, the simplest words are the ones that carry the most meaning, and this quote is a perfect example of that. It’s a beautiful reminder that life doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. I’m going to carry this message with me and try to live more simply and intentionally. Thank you for sharing such a profound and powerful reminder!
David Kawawa (Guest) on January 5, 2019
The righteous will live by faith. – Romans 1:17
Abdullah (Guest) on January 4, 2019
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. – Matthew 6:34
Maneno (Guest) on January 1, 2019
Just perfect—so motivating!
Elizabeth Mtei (Guest) on December 30, 2018
Exactly what I needed today! 🌟 This quote resonates so deeply with what I’m going through right now. It’s amazing how a few simple words can carry so much wisdom and relevance. Truly, it feels like this quote was handpicked for me, as it speaks to the challenges and emotions I’ve been facing lately. Thank you so much for sharing this—it’s given me the push I needed to keep going and remain hopeful!
Joyce Mussa (Guest) on December 24, 2018
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."
Peter Mbise (Guest) on December 19, 2018
God has a purpose even in your pain
Ramadhan (Guest) on December 19, 2018
Faith trusts God without reservations. – Unknown
Mwachumu (Guest) on December 17, 2018
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
Shamim (Guest) on December 17, 2018
John 7:37-39 – "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified."
Mchuma (Guest) on December 15, 2018
True faith rests upon the character of God and asks no further proof than the moral perfections of the One who cannot lie. – A.W. Tozer
Susan Wangari (Guest) on December 11, 2018
Matthew 6:19-21 – "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Ndoto (Guest) on December 8, 2018
Faith is the art of holding on to things in spite of your changing moods and circumstances. – C.S. Lewis
Ali (Guest) on December 6, 2018
Inspiring words, I’m sharing this!
Nicholas Wanjohi (Guest) on December 4, 2018
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge. – Psalm 91:4
Samuel Were (Guest) on December 4, 2018
Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. – Anonymous
Nora Kidata (Guest) on December 1, 2018
2 Timothy 1:7-10 – "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
Nicholas Wanjohi (Guest) on November 29, 2018
Faith is confidence in God’s grace, in spite of everything. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Lucy Kimotho (Guest) on November 25, 2018
John 8:12 – "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"
Nancy Kawawa (Guest) on November 22, 2018
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9
Yusuf (Guest) on November 20, 2018
For we walk by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Linda Karimi (Guest) on November 19, 2018
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23
Frank Macha (Guest) on November 7, 2018
This really resonates with me. 💬 It’s amazing how words can connect with you on such a personal level. This quote speaks to exactly what I’ve been feeling lately, and it’s comforting to know that others have felt the same way. It’s given me a new perspective on my situation and reminded me that I’m not alone in what I’m going through. Thank you for posting something so meaningful and relatable!
Janet Mwikali (Guest) on November 3, 2018
Hope is the anchor for the soul
Hashim (Guest) on October 21, 2018
Romans 14:10-12 – "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.' So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."
Agnes Lowassa (Guest) on October 16, 2018
This one really made me think.
Tabu (Guest) on September 27, 2018
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. – Romans 10:17
Shamsa (Guest) on September 23, 2018
This one really motivates me!
Mhina (Guest) on September 22, 2018
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
Rubea (Guest) on September 21, 2018
Faith is seeing God’s light in the midst of the darkest storm. – Unknown
Nasra (Guest) on September 16, 2018
1 Peter 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."
Francis Mrope (Guest) on September 12, 2018
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
Alice Jebet (Guest) on September 12, 2018
Galatians 5:13-14 – "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Esther Nyambura (Guest) on September 7, 2018
Philippians 2:9-11 – "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
George Mallya (Guest) on September 7, 2018
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 – "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
Halimah (Guest) on September 3, 2018
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. – Hebrews 4:12
Monica Nyalandu (Guest) on August 28, 2018
Wow, this really hit home. 💥 It’s like this quote was written specifically for me. I can’t even begin to explain how relevant this is to my current situation. It’s incredible how words can be so transformative—they have the power to shift perspectives and make you think differently about life’s challenges. I’ll be reflecting on this for a while because it has really opened my eyes and given me the strength to keep moving forward.
Henry Sokoine (Guest) on August 17, 2018
Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them. – Mahalia Jackson
Asha (Guest) on August 13, 2018
Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God. – A.W. Tozer
Stephen Kikwete (Guest) on August 10, 2018
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. – Romans 8:1
Janet Sumari (Guest) on August 9, 2018
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers will be able to separate us from the love of God. – Romans 8:38-39
Mohamed (Guest) on August 5, 2018
John 10:9-11 – "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Jamal (Guest) on July 12, 2018
Mark 8:34-38 – "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.'"