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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Shukuru2022-07-17 00:36:58
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. – Psalm 23:1
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Fatuma2022-07-12 13:51:23
God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile. – Max Lucado
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Richard Mulwa2022-06-27 09:13:58
When you focus on God’s promises instead of the problems, your faith increases. – Joyce Meyer
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Nashon2022-06-27 02:25:57
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faithβ€”and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8
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Edward Chepkoech2022-06-17 19:07:43
Hope is the anchor for the soul
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Ndoto2022-06-15 17:27:20
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. – Ephesians 2:10
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Mwajabu2022-06-11 03:11:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33
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Maneno2022-06-10 10:39:33
Luke 15:20-24 – "So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, β€˜Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, β€˜Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate."
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Anthony Kariuki2022-06-08 08:56:55
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21
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Rose Kiwanga2022-06-05 19:14:10
Walk by faith, not by sight
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Nahida2022-06-04 01:39:20
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
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Nancy Kabura2022-05-18 06:33:09
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. – Psalm 125:1
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Warda2022-05-12 09:39:00
Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right. – Max Lucado
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Charles Mboje2022-05-10 03:29:15
I feel this on a deep level. πŸ’“ 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!
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Susan Wangari2022-05-09 18:20:33
Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains
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Henry Mollel2022-05-03 19:18:39
Philippians 3:20-21 – "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
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Miriam Mchome2022-05-01 03:06:02
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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Jane Muthui2022-04-28 19:22:27
Faith trusts God without reservations. – Unknown
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Kassim2022-04-27 07:01:19
1 John 3:16-18 – "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
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Lucy Wangui2022-04-17 19:54:17
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1