Thematic Bible: Choice
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » To choose between God and evil
If you are not willing to serve him, decide today whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors worshiped in Mesopotamia or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are now living. As for my family and me, we will serve Jehovah.'
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Elijah came near to all the people and said: How long will you balance (bounce back and forth) between two opinions? If Jehovah is God, then give worship to him. If Baal is, give worship to him. The people did not answer him.
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Moses stood in the gate of the camp and said: Who is on Jehovah's side? Come to me. All the sons of Levi came to him.
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I call on heaven and earth as witnesses today that I have offered you life or death, blessings or curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants will live.
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Choice » Evil
I will destine you for the sword, and you will all bend down for the slaughter! I called but you did not answer. I spoke but you did not listen. You did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me.
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You have no use for knowledge and you refuse to respect Jehovah.
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Whoever kills a bull is like someone who kills a person. Whoever sacrifices a lamb is like someone who breaks a dog's neck. Whoever offers a grain sacrifice is like someone who offers pig's blood. Whoever burns incense is like someone who worships an idol. People have certainly chosen their own ways, and they delight in detestable things.
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The governor responded to them. He asked: Which of the two do you want me to set free? They shouted: Barabbas!
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » The psalmist
I have chosen the faithful way! I have placed your ordinances before me.
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Let Your hand be ready to help me. For I have chosen your precepts.
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All the nations walk every one in the name of their god. We will walk in the name of Jehovah our God forever and ever.
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Choice » The sinner's
If you are not willing to serve him, decide today whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors worshiped in Mesopotamia or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are now living. As for my family and me, we will serve Jehovah.'
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Elijah came near to all the people and said: How long will you balance (bounce back and forth) between two opinions? If Jehovah is God, then give worship to him. If Baal is, give worship to him. The people did not answer him.
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I call on heaven and earth as witnesses today that I have offered you life or death, blessings or curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants will live. LOVE JEHOVAH YOUR GOD, OBEY HIM, AND BE LOYAL TO HIM. THIS WILL BE YOUR WAY OF LIFE. It will mean a long life for you in the land that Jehovah swore to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
As we advanced to this land, Jehovah drove out all the Amorites who lived here. We also will serve Jehovah. He is our God!
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Choice » Between judgments, by david
Go tell David: 'This is what Jehovah says: I offer you three choices. Choose the one you want me to do to you.'
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Gad went to David and told him what Jehovah said. He asked: Which is it to be? Three years of famine? Three months of running away from the armies of your enemies? Or: three days in which Jehovah attacks you with his sword and sends an epidemic on your land. He will use his angel to bring death throughout Israel? What answer shall I give Jehovah? David replied to Gad: I am in a desperate situation! But I do not want to be punished by the people. Let Jehovah be the one to punish me, because he is merciful.
Choice » Wise choice, examples of
Naomi took the child in her arms and took care of it.
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » moses
He chose to share the bad treatment with the people of God, rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Joshua
If you are not willing to serve him, decide today whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors worshiped in Mesopotamia or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are now living. As for my family and me, we will serve Jehovah.'
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Solomon
Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Mary
However one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the proper way and it shall not be taken away from her.
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Evil » Pharisaic separation condemned » Choice
I will destine you for the sword, and you will all bend down for the slaughter! I called but you did not answer. I spoke but you did not listen. You did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me.
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You have no use for knowledge and you refuse to respect Jehovah.
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Whoever kills a bull is like someone who kills a person. Whoever sacrifices a lamb is like someone who breaks a dog's neck. Whoever offers a grain sacrifice is like someone who offers pig's blood. Whoever burns incense is like someone who worships an idol. People have certainly chosen their own ways, and they delight in detestable things.
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The governor responded to them. He asked: Which of the two do you want me to set free? They shouted: Barabbas!
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