We face situations in life that test our righteousness. It is not easy for us to make the right decisions at this time, but God’s Word helps us by giving us knowledge and wisdom. God’s Word reminds us of the benefits of making the right decisions and the terrible consequences of making the wrong ones.
In the story of Adam and Eve, we see that God allowed them to live in a beautiful garden and asked them to eat everything. God forbade them from eating the fruit of only one tree, but they separated themselves from God by choosing to eat the fruit of that forbidden tree. From this story, we understand that every decision we make has far-reaching consequences.
When we look at Jesus, we see that he always did the will of the Father and made the right decisions. Therefore, we should do what God likes. The consequences of disobeying God will bring curses and destruction into our lives.
The daily decisions we make in our lives are very significant. They prepare us for the days ahead. So when we make a decision, let it be in line with God’s Word. If we make a decision that is not in accordance with God’s Word, it will be detrimental to our lives.
On the other hand, we need to remember that God is always with us and the guidance of the Holy Spirit is available to us if we call upon Him. God wants to guide us and help us make the right decisions if we fully surrender our lives to Him.
Let’s look at the following Bible verses that discuss right and wrong choices.
Proverbs 10:17 :—
“He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth”
Proverbs 11:14 :—
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety”
Proverbs 12:15 :—
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise”
Proverbs 13:13 :—
“Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded”
Proverbs 13:20 :—
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed”
Proverbs 14:12 :—
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death”
Proverbs 14:16 :—
“A wise man feareth, departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, is confident”
Proverbs 15:22 :—
“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established”
Proverbs 16:25 :—
“There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death”
Proverbs 19:20-21 :—
“Hear counsel, receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter endThere are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord , that shall stand”
Proverbs 1:10 :—
“My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not”
Proverbs 21:2 :—
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts”
Proverbs 21:5 :—
“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want”
Proverbs 22:3 :—
“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, hideth himself: but the simple pass on, are punished”
Proverbs 23:19 :—
“Hear thou, my son, be wise, guide thine heart in the way”
Proverbs 28:26 :—
“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered”
Proverbs 3:31 :—
“Envy thou not the oppressor, choose none of his ways”
Proverbs 4:23 :—
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life”
Proverbs 4:25-27 :—
“Let thine eyes look right on, let thine eyelids look straight before theePonder the path of thy feet, let all thy ways be establishedTurn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil”
Deuteronomy 30:19 :—
“I call heaven earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life death, blessing cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou thy seed may live”
Romans 12:2 :—
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, perfect, will of God”
Romans 14:12 :—
“So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God”
Romans 6:16 :—
“Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?”
Joshua 24:15 :—
“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 my house, we will serve the Lord”
Galatians 5:16-17 :—
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, ye shall not fulfil the lust of the fleshFor the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, the Spirit against the flesh: these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would”
Galatians 6:7-8 :—
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reapFor he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting”
Psalm 119:1-3 :—
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LordBlessed are they that keep his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heartThey also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways”
Psalm 119:105 :—
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path”
Psalm 25:4-5 :—
“Shew me thy ways, O Lord ; teach me thy pathsLead me in thy truth, teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day”
Psalm 32:8 :—
“I will instruct thee teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye”
Psalm 37:5 :—
“Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in him; he shall bring it to pass”
Isaiah 30:21 :—
“Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, when ye turn to the left”
Isaiah 55:6-7 :—
“Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is nearLet the wicked forsake his way, the unrighteous man his thoughts: let him return unto the Lord , he will have mercy upon him; to our God, for he will abundantly pardon”
Colossians 3:23-24 :—
“Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, not unto menKnowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ”
Matthew 6:33 :—
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, his righteousness; all these things shall be added unto you”
Matthew 7:13-14 :—
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, many there be which go in thereatBecause strait is the gate, narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, few there be that find it”
Ephesians 5:15-16 :—
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wiseRedeeming the time, because the days are evil”
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, if there be any praise, think on these things”
James 3:17-18 :—
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisyAnd the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace”
James 4:17 :—
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, doeth it not, to him it is sin”
Hebrews 5:14 :—
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good evil”
Titus 2:11-12 :—
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all menTeaching us that, denying ungodliness worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, godly, in this present world”