Walking in God's Wisdom: 15 Scripture Verses for Making Wise Choices

✍️ Melkisedeck Leon ShineπŸ“… 2023-07-05 23:17:45πŸ’¬ 680 comments⏱️ ~4 min read
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Walking in God's Wisdom: 15 Scripture Verses for Making Wise Choices

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In our journey through life, making wise choices is crucial. It is in those moments of decision-making that we need God's wisdom to guide us. Thankfully, the Bible is filled with scripture verses that provide us with invaluable insights and teachings on how to make wise choices. Let's explore 15 scripture verses that will illuminate our path and help us walk in God's wisdom.

  1. 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." Trusting in God and acknowledging Him in all our ways ensures that we choose wisely.

  2. 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 a decision, seek God's wisdom through prayer and He will generously provide it.

  3. Proverbs 16:9: "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." Even though we may make our own plans, it is God who ultimately guides our steps to make wise choices.

  4. Matthew 7:7-8: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Persistence in seeking God's wisdom will lead us to the right choices.

  5. Proverbs 19:20: "Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise." Being open to receiving counsel and correction from others is an essential part of making wise choices.

  6. Psalm 119:105: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." The Bible is a valuable source of wisdom and guidance that illuminates our way when making decisions.

  7. Proverbs 11:14: "Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Seeking wise advice from others can help us avoid pitfalls and make informed choices.

  8. Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Prioritizing God's kingdom and righteousness in our decision-making ensures that we make choices aligned with His will.

  9. Psalm 37:23: "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way." When we commit our ways to God, He delights in guiding our steps and making our paths clear.

  10. Proverbs 13:20: "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." Surrounding ourselves with wise and godly influences helps us make wise choices.

  11. 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 Himself encourages us to be both wise and gentle in our decision-making, just as He exemplified during His earthly ministry.

  12. Proverbs 14:12: "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Often, what may seem right in our own eyes can lead to disastrous consequences. It is only through God's wisdom that we can discern the right path.

  13. Proverbs 15:22: "Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors, they are established." Seeking counsel from others helps us establish solid plans and make wise choices.

  14. Matthew 16:24: "Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.'" Following Jesus' example of self-denial and surrendering our own desires enables us to make wise choices aligned with God's will.

  15. Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." Ultimately, all wisdom comes from the Lord, and by seeking Him, we can make choices rooted in His knowledge and understanding.

πŸ™πŸŒŸ May these scripture verses be a constant reminder that God's wisdom is available to us. Let us love God, believe in Him, and trust Him with our decision-making. As we walk in His wisdom, let us also love one another, for God loves us all. May you be blessed with discernment and wisdom as you navigate the choices in your life. Amen. πŸ™πŸŒŸ

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Wilson Ombati2017-07-18 19:18:55
I needed this perspective. πŸ‘€
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Mjaka2017-07-18 16:46:01
I lift up my eyes to the mountainsβ€”where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. – Psalm 121:1-2
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Abubakari2017-07-16 19:52:32
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6
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Miriam Mchome2017-06-25 19:14:04
God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. – 2 Timothy 1:7
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Maida2017-06-21 11:40:28
John 15:12-15 – "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you."
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Victor Sokoine2017-06-08 01:26:05
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. – Isaiah 43:1
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Charles Mchome2017-06-03 14:55:51
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. – Colossians 3:17
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Lydia Mahiga2017-06-03 12:51:54
Straight to the point, love it!
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Shukuru2017-06-02 23:18:28
Matthew 28:18-20 – "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'"
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Mjaka2017-05-29 12:23:16
Your blog is my go-to for daily motivation. Thank you for sharing these quotes!
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Alex Nakitare2017-05-23 03:51:22
When faith replaces doubt, miracles happen. – Unknown
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Linda Karimi2017-05-20 03:42:07
When God closes a door, He opens a window. But it’s up to you to have the faith to find it. – Unknown
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Diana Mumbua2017-05-16 22:28:12
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7
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Sofia2017-05-14 06:16:59
Beautiful and meaningful quote.
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Khatib2017-05-03 12:12:00
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. – 1 Chronicles 16:34
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Issa2017-05-02 16:41:13
1 John 5:14-15 – "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears usβ€”whatever we askβ€”we know that we have what we asked of him."
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Mwanais2017-04-30 21:18:21
This is the kind of motivation that keeps me going when I’m feeling down.
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Sharifa2017-04-29 12:02:20
The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
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Issack2017-04-29 06:03:57
Inspiring words, thank you!
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Richard Mulwa2017-04-28 10:31:52
James 3:13-18 – "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such β€˜wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."