Thematic Bible: Choice, examples of


Thematic Bible



Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. Verse ConceptsBattlesBad ThoughtsBad ParentsAwesome Godethics, personalBeing A MotherBeing An EncouragerInnocence, Teaching OnJustice, In Believers' LivesMeditationMorality, And CreationSeductionTemperIntegrityVirtueControlling Your ThoughtsCourtingThinkingThoughtfulnessSeeking Things AboveLast WordsThinking ArightThingsBeauty Of ThingsPure ThingsCleanlinessMoviesAntidepressantsFocusPositive ThinkingThoughtsInner BeautyExcellencepositivityGood Qualities


We have thought of Your lovingkindness, O God,
In the midst of Your temple.
Verse ConceptsMeditationTheologyLovingkindnessMeditation On God Himself


I considered my ways
And turned my feet to [follow and obey] Your testimonies.
Verse ConceptsMan's WaysSelf ExaminationExamining YourselfTurning To GodDirection


The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable),
But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
Verse ConceptsadvisersEvil SpeakingDeception In Fallen Human NaturePlansRighteous, TheEvil PlansAdvice, Bad Human AdviceThoughts Of The RighteousgaysGay Marriagecancer


For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service]. Verse ConceptsFaith, Origins OfIndividualismHumilityModestyAttention SeekersPresumptionPride, Evil OfSelf ConfidenceSelf DisciplineSelf RespectThoughtOverestimationMaintaining FaithDo Not Be ProudThe Grace Given To MenElectSelf WorthSelf EsteemBelieving In YourselfConfidence And Self EsteemSelf ImageefficiencymeasurementGod As The Source Of Faith

I counsel you to buy from Me gold that has been heated red hot and refined by fire so that you may become truly rich; and white clothes [representing righteousness] to clothe yourself so that the shame of your nakedness will not be seen; and healing salve to put on your eyes so that you may see. Verse ConceptsCoveringadvisersAdvice, From GodBuying and sellingGoldHeaven, Inheritance OfMedicineMetalsMoney, Attitudes ToNakednessWise CouncelRefiningRiches, SpiritualHoly Spirit, Types OfSpiritual InvestmentClarityRich ApparelSpiritual TreasuresAlchemyWhite And Bright ClothesWhite ClothsAlternatives To MoneyBuying God's GiftGold TransferredThe Faculty Of Sight

Now listen to me; I will advise you, and may God be with you [to confirm my advice]. You shall represent the people before God. You shall bring their disputes and causes to Him. Verse ConceptsWise CouncelPay Attention To People!

They spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them and grant their request, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.” Verse ConceptsWise CouncelServants Of People

Therefore, O king, let my advice to you be [considered and found] acceptable; break away now from your sins and exhibit your repentance by doing what is right, and from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor, so that [if you repent] there may possibly be a continuance of your prosperity and tranquility and a healing of your error.’ Verse ConceptsGood Human Adviceevil, believers' responses toKindnessWise CouncelRenunciationRepentance, Nature OfAction For A Long TimePeople Showing MercyMan's Counsel

While he was seated on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous and innocent Man; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him.” Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples OfJudgment SeatJudgesWise CouncelSittingSleeplessnessWivesVisions And Dreams In ScriptureChrist, Names ForJudgement SeatLeave Them AloneWife

Then he said to the Council, “Men of Israel, be careful in regard to what you propose to do to these men. Verse ConceptsWise CouncelThought


Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
Verse ConceptsBeautifulBeing A Women Of GodCharmReverence, And Social BehaviourBeauty, In WomenYoung LadiesEating DisordersVirtuous WomanWomen's BeautyFearing GodGodly WomanFavorDeceptionA Good WomanBeing A Woman Of GodBeing BeautifulMoney Management


The wise woman builds her house [on a foundation of godly precepts, and her household thrives],
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
Verse ConceptsBeing A WifeBeing A Women Of GodBeing A WomenHousesDestruction Of HousesThe Work Of The WiseVirtuous WomanGodly WomanA Good Woman



Then the king promoted Daniel [to an exalted position] and gave him many great gifts, and he made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon. Verse ConceptsRulersWisdom, Human NatureProvincesPromotionAdministration

So when morning came his spirit was troubled and disturbed and he sent and called for all the magicians and all the wise men of Egypt. And Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them to him. Verse ConceptsDivination, Practiced ByMorningRestlessnessWisdom, Human NatureMagiciansWise MenKings SummoningNo One AvailableTelling Dreams

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king (Herod the Great), magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking, Verse ConceptsWise MenHistoryBethlehemProphecies Concerning ChristOut Of The EastBabies As Prophetic SignsKings of judahNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birthspringtimeepiphany

So the decree went out that the wise men were to be killed; and they looked for Daniel and his companions to put them to death. Verse ConceptsAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleThose Looking For People

Then the king spoke to the wise men who understood the times [asking for their advice]—for it was the custom of the king to speak before all those who were familiar with law and legal matters— Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature Of


I have chosen the faithful way;
I have placed Your ordinances before me.
Verse ConceptsGod's WaysChoosing God's WayMaking Decisions


Let Your hand be ready to help me,
For I have chosen Your precepts.
Verse ConceptsChoosing God's WayGod Help!


For all the peoples [now] walk
Each in the name of his god [in a transient relationship],
As for us, we shall walk [securely]
In the name of the Lord our [true] God forever and ever.
Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodTravelling With GodWalkingEternal LoyaltyIn God's NameWorshiping God

Then Naomi took the child and placed him in her lap, and she became his nurse. Verse ConceptsAdoption


If it is unacceptable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you live; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Verse ConceptsFreedom, Of The WillAge, Glories OfFamily, Worship InChoicesdoubt, results ofFamilies, Examples OfGood Decision Making ExamplesIntentionsHeads Of The FamilyChoosingFaithful, Choose To RemainZeal, ReligiousLife's PurposeEmployers, Good ExamplesChoosing God's WayBehold Me!Encouraged To Serve Foreign godsServing One's Own GodsBeyond The EuphratesServingServing God

So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart [with which] to judge Your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?” Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfHeart, HumanWisdom, Human ImportanceWisdom, Source Of HumanKnowledgeDiscerning God's ThingsPeople Involved In JudgementPay Attention To God!Making DecisionsDiscernmentDecision Making

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.” Verse ConceptsNeedHalf Of ThingsDoing The Right ThingBeauty And Self Worth