Growing in Wisdom: 15 Bible Verses for Making Wise Decisions
🌿 Making wise decisions is an important aspect of our lives. While we may feel overwhelmed or uncertain at times, the Bible offers us guidance and wisdom to navigate through life's choices. By seeking God's word and understanding His teachings, we can grow in wisdom and make decisions that align with His will. Let's explore 15 Bible verses that provide us with insight and encouragement in making wise choices.
1️⃣ Proverbs 2:6 - "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." As we seek wisdom, we can trust that God will provide it to us. By turning to Him, we can ensure that our decisions are made in alignment with His perfect will.
2️⃣ James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." When we find ourselves uncertain, we can come to God in prayer, seeking His wisdom and guidance. He will never withhold wisdom from us but will generously provide it when we ask.
3️⃣ Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Trusting in God's guidance is crucial in decision-making. By surrendering our understanding to Him, He will direct our paths and make them straight.
4️⃣ Philippians 4:6-7 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." When faced with challenging decisions, we can find peace by seeking God in prayer and making our requests known to Him.
5️⃣ Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." When we prioritize seeking God's will above all else, He promises to provide for our needs. By placing Him first in our decision-making process, we can trust that He will guide us.
6️⃣ Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." The Bible is a source of wisdom and direction in our lives. By consistently studying and meditating on God's word, we gain insight that illuminates the path ahead, enabling us to make wise choices.
7️⃣ Proverbs 11:14 - "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." Seeking wise counsel is invaluable when making important decisions. Surrounding ourselves with trusted advisors who are grounded in biblical principles can offer valuable insights and guidance.
8️⃣ Psalm 37:5 - "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act." When we commit our decisions and plans to God, trusting in His sovereignty, we can rest assured that He will act on our behalf. By surrendering our desires and outcomes to Him, we invite His wisdom to guide us.
9️⃣ Proverbs 16:9 - "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." Although we may make plans, it is ultimately God who orchestrates our steps. Trusting in His divine guidance allows us to release control and follow His leading, knowing that His plans are perfect.
🔟 Isaiah 30:21 - "And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left." God promises to guide us on the right path. By listening attentively to His voice, we can discern His direction and confidently walk in His ways.
1️⃣1️⃣ Proverbs 12:15 - "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice." Wisdom involves humility and a willingness to seek advice from others. Recognizing that our own understanding is limited allows us to gain wisdom from those who have walked a similar path.
1️⃣2️⃣ Proverbs 15:22 - "Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers, they succeed." Seeking the input of wise and godly individuals can provide us with a broader perspective and increase our chances of making informed decisions.
1️⃣3️⃣ Proverbs 19:20 - "Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future." Being open to correction and guidance is a mark of wisdom. By humbly receiving instruction, we position ourselves to grow in wisdom for the choices we will face in the future.
1️⃣4️⃣ Proverbs 21:5 - "The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty." Impulsive decisions often lead to negative consequences. Practicing diligence and taking the time to carefully consider our options can lead to wise choices that bear fruitful outcomes.
1️⃣5️⃣ Proverbs 16:3 - "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." By committing our decisions and endeavors to the Lord, we invite His guidance and blessing. When we align our plans with His will, we can have confidence that He will establish our steps and bring about success.
✨ As we journey through life, let's remember that true wisdom comes from God. By seeking His guidance through prayer, studying His word, and seeking counsel from those who follow Him, we can make wise decisions that honor Him. May you be blessed with discernment and the courage to follow God's will in all areas of your life.
Mwinyi (Guest) on May 30, 2020
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14
Jane Muthoni (Guest) on May 23, 2020
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. – 1 Peter 3:15
Mwalimu (Guest) on May 23, 2020
Exactly what I needed to hear. 🎯
Rose Waithera (Guest) on May 8, 2020
In faith, all things are possible
David Musyoka (Guest) on May 3, 2020
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
Nancy Kawawa (Guest) on April 27, 2020
When you focus on God’s promises instead of the problems, your faith increases. – Joyce Meyer
Maulid (Guest) on April 25, 2020
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1
Lucy Mahiga (Guest) on April 22, 2020
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. – Philippians 4:5
Samuel Were (Guest) on April 21, 2020
God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. – 2 Timothy 1:7
Patrick Mutua (Guest) on April 13, 2020
1 John 5:14-15 – "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
Zakaria (Guest) on April 6, 2020
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."
Raha (Guest) on March 27, 2020
Galatians 5:13-14 – "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Margaret Anyango (Guest) on March 22, 2020
For nothing will be impossible with God. – Luke 1:37
Ruth Wanjiku (Guest) on March 15, 2020
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 – "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
Yusra (Guest) on February 17, 2020
God is within her; she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. – Psalm 46:5
Stephen Mushi (Guest) on February 17, 2020
For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37
Josephine Nekesa (Guest) on February 15, 2020
I’ve never thought about it this way before. This quote opened my eyes!
Michael Onyango (Guest) on February 6, 2020
John 14:23-27 – "Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.’"
Stephen Malecela (Guest) on January 31, 2020
John 14:1-3 – "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
Jackson Makori (Guest) on January 31, 2020
In faith, there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don’t. – Blaise Pascal
Rubea (Guest) on January 30, 2020
Galatians 3:26-28 – "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
Raphael Okoth (Guest) on January 26, 2020
Faith is the art of holding on to things in spite of your changing moods and circumstances. – C.S. Lewis
Monica Nyalandu (Guest) on January 21, 2020
2 Timothy 4:6-8 – "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
James Kawawa (Guest) on January 20, 2020
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. – Hebrews 13:8
Zawadi (Guest) on January 19, 2020
Your quotes always manage to lift my spirits, no matter the day!
Kevin Maina (Guest) on January 12, 2020
Faith is the refusal to panic. – Martin Lloyd-Jones
Zubeida (Guest) on January 12, 2020
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. – Galatians 5:22-23
Chris Okello (Guest) on January 8, 2020
James 3:13-18 – "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such ‘wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."
Dorothy Majaliwa (Guest) on January 5, 2020
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. – 1 Corinthians 1:9
Chum (Guest) on January 1, 2020
1 John 3:16-18 – "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
Maulid (Guest) on December 21, 2019
Galatians 3:26-28 – "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
Christopher Oloo (Guest) on December 18, 2019
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. – Hebrews 10:35
Shamim (Guest) on December 9, 2019
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9
Tabitha Okumu (Guest) on December 7, 2019
I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. – Matthew 17:20
Kevin Maina (Guest) on December 2, 2019
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7
Stephen Kikwete (Guest) on November 29, 2019
Matthew 5:3-10 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Baraka (Guest) on November 25, 2019
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. – Ephesians 1:7
Janet Mwikali (Guest) on November 21, 2019
I feel like this quote speaks directly to my soul. Thank you!
Mariam Hassan (Guest) on November 20, 2019
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing. – 1 Peter 3:9
Joy Wacera (Guest) on November 11, 2019
Hebrews 12:1-3 – "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
Nancy Akumu (Guest) on November 9, 2019
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18
Jane Muthoni (Guest) on November 2, 2019
Faith can move mountains
David Ochieng (Guest) on October 29, 2019
2 Corinthians 5:16-20 – "So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God."
Aziza (Guest) on October 23, 2019
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13
Mercy Atieno (Guest) on October 22, 2019
Great motivation for the day! 💥
Biashara (Guest) on October 16, 2019
A little faith will bring your soul to heaven; a great faith will bring heaven to your soul. – Charles Spurgeon
David Musyoka (Guest) on October 12, 2019
God is good, all the time!
Brian Karanja (Guest) on October 12, 2019
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."
Maneno (Guest) on October 9, 2019
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8
Elizabeth Mrema (Guest) on September 30, 2019
This quote gave me the clarity I was searching for. Thank you!
Peter Mbise (Guest) on September 18, 2019
God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile. – Max Lucado
Yahya (Guest) on September 15, 2019
Matthew 7:24-27 – "Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."
Latifa (Guest) on September 14, 2019
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers will be able to separate us from the love of God. – Romans 8:38-39
Mercy Atieno (Guest) on September 13, 2019
1 John 2:15-17 – "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."
Paul Kamau (Guest) on September 5, 2019
His mercy is a constant reminder of His love
Lydia Mahiga (Guest) on August 27, 2019
This quote is so uplifting! 💫
Khadija (Guest) on August 11, 2019
John 3:16-18 – "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son."
Victor Sokoine (Guest) on July 29, 2019
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. – 1 Corinthians 16:13
Samson Tibaijuka (Guest) on July 28, 2019
I needed this perspective. 👀
Charles Mrope (Guest) on July 18, 2019
1 Timothy 2:1-4 – "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."