What does the Bible say about making choices?

16 verses about making choices, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about making choices

1. Matthew 7:13 — Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 7 votes
2. Proverbs 14:12 — There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 5 votes
3. Proverbs 16:9 — A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 5 votes
4. Proverbs 3:5 — Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 4 votes
5. Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 4 votes
6. Isaiah 30:21 — 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. 4 votes
7. Deuteronomy 30:19 — I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: 3 votes
8. Joshua 24:15 — And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. 3 votes
9. Ecclesiastes 12:13 — Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 3 votes
10. Galatians 6:7 — Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 3 votes
11. Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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. 3 votes
12. Proverbs 3:1 — My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 votes
13. Matthew 6:1 — Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 votes
14. Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 2 votes
15. 1 Corinthians 10:13 — There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 2 votes
16. James 1:5 — If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Proverbs (5), Matthew (2), Deuteronomy (1), Joshua (1), Ecclesiastes (1), Isaiah (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Galatians (1), Philippians (1), James (1)

Related topics

• Making The Right Decision
• Plans
• Making Decisions
• Guidance
• The Plans God Has For Us
• Choices We Make
• Choices
• Naughty Thoughts
• Giving Advice
• Control
• Psychology
• Habits

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.