47 Bible Verses about Decision Making
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In the valley appointed, there shall be many, many people: for the day of the LORD is nigh in the valley appointed.
When the prophecy is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not go wrong in judgment.
See that ye know no man in judgment: but hear the small as well as the great and be afraid of no man, for the judgment is God's. And the cause that is too hard for you, bring unto me and I will hear it.'
He that giveth sentence in a matter before he hear it, is a fool, and worthy to be confounded.
And thou shalt make the breastlap of example with broidered work: even after the work of the ephod shalt thou make it: of gold, jacinth, scarlet, purple and twined bysse shalt thou make it.
which is a token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye are counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer.
Woe be unto you that make unrighteous laws, and devise things, which be too hard for to keep:
A man may well purpose a thing in his heart; but the answer of the tongue cometh of the LORD.
"And Aaron shall bear the names of the children Israel in the breastlap of example upon his heart, when he goeth into the holy place, for a remembrance before the LORD always.
Unadvised thoughts shall come to naught; but whereas are men that can give counsel, there is steadfastness.
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand.
Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them which from among the gentiles are turned to God:
It is a snare for a man to blaspheme that which is holy, and then to go about with vows.
and the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which peace ye are called in one body: and see that ye be thankful.
Give therefore unto thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, and to discern between good, and bad. For who is able to judge this, thy so weighty a people?"
And thou shalt put in the breastlap of example Light and Perfectness: that they be even upon Aaron's heart when he goeth in before the LORD and Aaron shall bear the example of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD always.
which were born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh, nor yet of the will of man: but of God.
And then the king said, "Divide the living child in two, and give the one half to the one, and the other to the other."
For such one never sayeth, 'Where is God that made me? And that shineth upon us, that we might praise him in the night?
For when they have a matter, they come unto me, and I must judge between every man and his neighbor, and must show them the ordinances of God and his laws."
A man deviseth a way in his heart; but it is the LORD that ordereth his goings.
If thou seest a man that is hasty to speak unadvised; thou mayest trust a fool more than him.
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, like as are the rivers of water; he may turn it whithersoever he will.
And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above other gods.
Then, look what thou takest in hand: he shall make it to prosper with thee, and the light shall shine in thy ways.
who then shall condemn? It is Christ which is dead; Yea rather which is risen again, which is also on the righthand of God and maketh intercession for us.
"Go and say unto David, 'Thus sayeth the LORD: I offer thee three things, choose which of them I shall do to thee.'"
Then said David unto Gad, "I am in a marvelous strait. But let me fall I pray thee, into the hands of the LORD, for much is his mercy, and let me not fall into the hands of men.
For God hath put in their hearts, to fulfil his will, and to do with one consent, for to give her kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God be fulfilled.
Unto the lowly, he shall be a spirit of judgment; and unto them that drive away the enemies from the gates, he shall be a spirit of strength.
But they go wrong by the reason of wine, they fall and stagger because of strong drink. Yea even the priests and prophets themselves go amiss, they are drunken with wine, and weak brained through strong drink. They fail in prophesying, and stumble in judgment.
and let not thine heart speak anything rashly before God. For God is in heaven, and thou upon earth, therefore let thy words be few.
Where no discretion is, there the soul is not well; and whoso is swift on foot, stumbleth hastily.
Foolishness maketh a man to go out of his way, and then is his heart impatient against the LORD.
The devices of one that is diligent, bring plenteousness; but he that is unadvised, cometh to poverty.
Yea, and what nation is so great that hath ordinances and laws so righteous, as all this law which I set before you this day?
and provide them ordinances and laws, and show them the way wherein they must walk and the works that they must do.
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Bad Decision Making Examples
Genesis 3:6And the woman saw that it was a good tree to eat of, and lusty unto the eyes, and a pleasant tree for to make wise. And took of the fruit of it and ate, and gave unto her husband also with her, and he ate.
Consciences, In Decision Making
Romans 14:6He that observeth one day more than another, doth it for the Lord's pleasure. And he that observeth not one day more than another, doth it to please the Lord, also. He that eateth, doth it to please the lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, eateth not to please the Lord withal, and giveth God thanks.
Good Decision Making Examples
Joshua 24:15But if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, then choose you this day, whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served, that were on the other side of the water, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land, ye dwelt. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."