Thematic Bible: Wise choice, examples of
Thematic Bible
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » To choose between God and evil
And if it seems evil to you to be the servants of the Lord, make the decision this day whose servants you will be: of the gods whose servants your fathers were across the River, or of the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living: but I and my house will be the servants of the Lord.
And Elijah came near to all the people and said, How long will you go on balancing between two opinions? if the Lord is God, then give worship to him; but if Baal, give worship to him. And the people said not a word in answer.
Then Moses took his place at the way into the tents, and said, Whoever is on the Lord's side, let him come to me. And all the sons of Levi came together to him.
Let heaven and earth be my witnesses against you this day that I have put before you life and death, a blessing and a curse: so take life for yourselves and for your seed:
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » The psalmist
For all the peoples will be walking, every one in the name of his god, and we will be walking in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever.
Choice » Wise choice, examples of
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » moses
Feeling that it was better to undergo pain with the people of God, than for a short time to have a taste of the pleasures of sin;
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Joshua
And if it seems evil to you to be the servants of the Lord, make the decision this day whose servants you will be: of the gods whose servants your fathers were across the River, or of the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living: but I and my house will be the servants of the Lord.
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Solomon
Give your servant, then, a wise heart for judging your people, able to see what is good and what evil; for who is able to be the judge of this great people?
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Mary
Little is needed, or even one thing only: for Mary has taken that good part, which will not be taken away from her.