31 Inspiring Bible Verses about Choices: Which Path to Take

Life is full of choices, big and small, that shape our paths. The Bible provides profound insights on making wise and godly choices. In this post, we’ll be looking at 31 verses that offer guidance, wisdom, and inspiration to help you navigate life’s decisions with faith and discernment.

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Bible Verses about Choices

1. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

2. Joshua 24:15
“But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”

3. Deuteronomy 30:19
“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!”

4. Psalm 119:30
“I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.”

5. Philippians 4:13
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”

6. Proverbs 16:3
“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”

7. James 1:5
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.”

8. Proverbs 14:12
“There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.”

9. 1 Corinthians 10:31
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

10. Romans 12:2
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

11. Proverbs 12:26
“The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.”

12. Proverbs 15:22
“Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.”

13. Psalm 32:8
“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.'”

14. Romans 14:13
“So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.”

15. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

16. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.”

17. Galatians 5:22-23
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”

18. Ecclesiastes 3:1
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.”

19. 1 Peter 2:9
“But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.”

20. Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”

21. Matthew 6:33
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”

22. Psalm 37:4
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.”

23. Proverbs 2:6
“For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

24. Proverbs 19:21
“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.”

25. Isaiah 30:21
“Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, ‘This is the way you should go,’ whether to the right or to the left.”

26. Proverbs 3:7-8
“Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.”

27. Matthew 7:7-8
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”

28. Proverbs 10:9
“People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.”

29. 2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord. Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you.”

30. Psalm 25:12
“Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose.”

31. Psalm 37:5
“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.”

Short Prayer

Dear Father God, as we navigate the many choices in life, please fill us with wisdom and discernment. Help us seek Your guidance in all we do, and may our choices honor You. Help us to trust that Your plans are good and to follow Your path. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Conclusion

These 31 verses remind us that our decisions should be rooted in trust in the Lord, wisdom, and a desire to live in accordance with His will. As you face various choices in your journey, turn to these verses for inspiration and guidance. By seeking God’s wisdom and following His path, you can make choices that align with His plan for your life.