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Walking in God's Wisdom: 15 Scripture Verses for Making Wise Choices
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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
🙏🌟 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. 🙏🌟
James 1:2-4 – "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
👥Lydia Mzindakaya
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Sep 14, 2024
1 Timothy 6:17-19 – "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
👥Kijakazi
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Aug 31, 2024
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-26
👥Ramadhan
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Aug 29, 2024
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8
👥Salma
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Aug 27, 2024
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6
👥Zakaria
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Aug 27, 2024
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
👥Omari
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Aug 27, 2024
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."
👥Benjamin Masanja
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Aug 22, 2024
This quote is pure wisdom.
👥Andrew Mchome
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Aug 21, 2024
This one speaks volumes!
👥Khamis
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Aug 9, 2024
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing. – Zephaniah 3:17
👥Aziza
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Aug 3, 2024
This is exactly the kind of positivity the world needs right now!
👥Grace Njuguna
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Jul 27, 2024
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. – Isaiah 43:2
👥Saidi
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Jul 27, 2024
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him. – Psalm 37:23
👥Sofia
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Jul 23, 2024
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28
👥Sumaya
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Jul 18, 2024
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19
👥Aziza
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Jul 16, 2024
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9
👥Edward Lowassa
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Jul 14, 2024
Praise the Lord!
👥Athumani
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Jul 11, 2024
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4
👥Sumaya
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Jul 11, 2024
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."
👥Samuel Omondi
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Jun 30, 2024
This quote is a game-changer! 🔥 I’ve read a lot of quotes in my life, but this one really stands out. It’s one of those rare quotes that has the power to completely shift your mindset and make you see things from a whole new perspective. I’m feeling so inspired after reading this, and I know it’s going to have a lasting impact on how I approach life’s challenges. Thank you for posting something so transformative!
👥Charles Mrope
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Jun 21, 2024
Walk by faith, not by sight
👥Francis Mrope
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Jun 20, 2024
I can’t believe how much this quote resonates with my current situation.
👥George Wanjala
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Jun 16, 2024
For we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. – Romans 8:37
👥Farida
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Jun 11, 2024
Matthew 22:37-40 – "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
👥Alice Jebet
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Jun 10, 2024
We are saved by His mercy, not by our deeds
👥Charles Mrope
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Jun 7, 2024
1 Peter 5:6-9 – "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings."
👥Janet Sumari
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Jun 3, 2024
Acts 4:11-12 – "Jesus is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.' Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."
👥Sharifa
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Jun 2, 2024
Ephesians 2:8-10 – "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
👥Masika
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Jun 1, 2024
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."
👥Paul Ndomba
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Jun 1, 2024
Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness. – Unknown
👥Joseph Kawawa
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May 30, 2024
This one really hit home. I’m going to share it with my friends.
👥Lucy Kimotho
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May 23, 2024
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. – Matthew 6:33
👥Joyce Aoko
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May 19, 2024
Faith isn’t believing without proof but trusting without reservation. – Unknown
👥James Kawawa
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May 17, 2024
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. – Hebrews 12:1-2
👥Henry Sokoine
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May 14, 2024
I needed this perspective.
👥Zubeida
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May 10, 2024
Such great wisdom in few words! 🧠 I’m always amazed by how much insight can be packed into just a few lines. This quote is a perfect example of that—it’s concise yet filled with so much wisdom. It’s the kind of quote that leaves a lasting impression and makes you want to live your life with a little more intention and purpose. Thank you for sharing something so thought-provoking and impactful!
👥Alice Jebet
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May 6, 2024
The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. – Psalm 145:17
👥Anna Kibwana
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May 1, 2024
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. – Romans 10:17
👥Athumani
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Apr 30, 2024
Wow, this really hit home.
👥David Ochieng
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Apr 29, 2024
Galatians 3:26-28 – "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
👥Hekima
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Apr 27, 2024
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1
👥Patrick Mutua
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Apr 26, 2024
Worry ends where faith begins. – George Mueller
👥Raha
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Apr 18, 2024
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. – Isaiah 26:4
👥Neema
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Apr 7, 2024
I needed this reminder today. 💭
👥Chris Okello
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Apr 3, 2024
In faith, there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don’t. – Blaise Pascal
👥Wande
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Mar 25, 2024
It is not our faith but God’s faithfulness that makes all things possible. – Charles Spurgeon
👥Yusuf
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Mar 25, 2024
Faith makes things possible, not easy. – Unknown
👥Saidi
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Mar 19, 2024
Colossians 3:1-4 – "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
👥Mwafirika
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Mar 15, 2024
Romans 8:5-6 – "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace."
👥Lucy Kimotho
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Mar 13, 2024
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
👥Yahya
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Mar 12, 2024
2 Corinthians 4:7-10 – "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body."
👥Salima
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Mar 8, 2024
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. – Psalm 100:5
👥Asha
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Mar 6, 2024
I always feel a sense of peace after reading quotes from your site.
👥Isaac Kiptoo
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Mar 4, 2024
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
👥Esther Nyambura
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Mar 3, 2024
Keep the faith!
👥Esther Nyambura
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Feb 27, 2024
You always post exactly what I need to hear. This one really spoke to me!
👥Farida
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Feb 26, 2024
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. – Hebrews 10:35
👥Abdullah
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Feb 25, 2024
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. – James 1:12
👥Nuru
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Feb 25, 2024
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
👥John Mwangi
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Feb 13, 2024
Our faith grows when we acknowledge that our Father knows best and is always working on our behalf. – Beth Moore
