Thematic Bible: Wise choice, examples of
Thematic Bible
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » To choose between God and evil
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.”
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Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” But the people [of Israel] did not answer him [so much as] a word.
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then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, “Whoever is on the Lord’s side, come to me!” And all the sons of Levi [the priestly tribe] gathered together to him.
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I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse; therefore, you shall choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants,
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » The psalmist
I have chosen the faithful way;
I have placed Your ordinances before me.
Let Your hand be ready to help me,
For I have chosen Your precepts.
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.
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Then Naomi took the child and placed him in her lap, and she became his nurse.
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » moses
because he preferred to endure the hardship of the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Joshua
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.”
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Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Solomon
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?”
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