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.
Bahati (Guest) on November 14, 2017
Inspiring words, thank you! 🙏✨
Esther Cheruiyot (Guest) on November 14, 2017
A perfect boost for today.
Chris Okello (Guest) on November 9, 2017
God timing is perfect
Mazrui (Guest) on November 2, 2017
This quote is so uplifting!
Irene Akoth (Guest) on October 27, 2017
Let your faith be bigger than your fears
Bakari (Guest) on October 20, 2017
He must increase, but I must decrease. – John 3:30
Mwajuma (Guest) on October 11, 2017
In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. – Psalm 4:8
Abdillah (Guest) on October 11, 2017
This quote was the perfect reminder to stay grateful, no matter what.
Lydia Mutheu (Guest) on October 7, 2017
In faith, all things are possible
Maida (Guest) on October 1, 2017
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. – Matthew 6:34
Anna Malela (Guest) on September 30, 2017
Faith is believing in advance what only makes sense in reverse. – Philip Yancey
Dorothy Mwakalindile (Guest) on September 23, 2017
This is so relatable! 👍
Benjamin Kibicho (Guest) on September 21, 2017
Luke 12:22-24 – "Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!’"
Mwalimu (Guest) on September 19, 2017
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. – 1 Peter 4:8
James Mduma (Guest) on September 12, 2017
So much truth in this! 🌟
Mwajabu (Guest) on September 12, 2017
Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
Hamida (Guest) on September 2, 2017
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. – Isaiah 43:2
Halima (Guest) on August 31, 2017
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Husna (Guest) on August 29, 2017
Feeling inspired after reading! 💫
Monica Adhiambo (Guest) on August 25, 2017
God grace is sufficient for you
Samson Mahiga (Guest) on August 17, 2017
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. – Romans 10:17
James Kawawa (Guest) on August 5, 2017
Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. – Anonymous
Benjamin Kibicho (Guest) on July 16, 2017
Walk by faith, not by sight
Vincent Mwangangi (Guest) on July 6, 2017
Faith isn’t a feeling. It’s a choice to trust God even when the road ahead seems uncertain. – Dave Willis
Peter Tibaijuka (Guest) on July 4, 2017
John 15:5-8 – "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."
Mwachumu (Guest) on June 28, 2017
I love the simplicity and depth of this quote—so much wisdom!
Lydia Mahiga (Guest) on June 24, 2017
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. – James 1:22
Grace Mushi (Guest) on May 22, 2017
This one really motivates me! 💪
Hawa (Guest) on May 20, 2017
John 10:9-11 – "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Makame (Guest) on May 20, 2017
For we live by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Andrew Mahiga (Guest) on May 18, 2017
Just what I needed to hear today! Your quotes are always so inspiring.
Azima (Guest) on May 8, 2017
But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. – Matthew 24:13
Martin Otieno (Guest) on May 5, 2017
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."
Mhina (Guest) on May 1, 2017
Very motivating and powerful! 💪🔥
Shabani (Guest) on April 25, 2017
Romans 6:5-7 – "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been set free from sin."
Thomas Mwakalindile (Guest) on April 24, 2017
God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too good to be unkind. So when you don’t understand, when you don’t see His plan, when you can’t trace His hand, trust His heart. – Charles Spurgeon
Elizabeth Mrema (Guest) on April 20, 2017
Trust in His plan.
Husna (Guest) on April 17, 2017
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
Victor Mwalimu (Guest) on April 12, 2017
Romans 12:17-21 – "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
Victor Malima (Guest) on April 1, 2017
The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot sustain you. – Billy Graham
Samson Mahiga (Guest) on March 16, 2017
John 7:37-39 – "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified."
Miriam Mchome (Guest) on February 26, 2017
I can’t believe how much this quote resonates with my current situation.
Joseph Njoroge (Guest) on February 16, 2017
This one speaks volumes! 📣
Mary Sokoine (Guest) on February 10, 2017
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. – Galatians 3:26
Amina (Guest) on February 9, 2017
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7
Janet Mwikali (Guest) on February 6, 2017
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39
Diana Mumbua (Guest) on February 4, 2017
Timely reminder, thank you!
Amir (Guest) on February 4, 2017
This is exactly the kind of positivity the world needs right now!
Kassim (Guest) on January 31, 2017
Hebrews 13:1-3 – "Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."
Nora Lowassa (Guest) on January 18, 2017
Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace. – Martin Luther
Charles Wafula (Guest) on January 13, 2017
Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿 It’s so refreshing to come across a quote that, in just a few words, conveys such depth and truth. There’s something really powerful about being able to express complex ideas so simply, and this quote does exactly that. It brings me back to the basics and reminds me that sometimes the most profound lessons are the simplest ones. I feel like I’m going to carry this one with me for a long time!
Esther Cheruiyot (Guest) on January 9, 2017
Acts 17:24-28 – "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'"
Diana Mallya (Guest) on January 5, 2017
Faith is not a leap in the dark, but a step into the light. – Unknown
Stephen Mushi (Guest) on January 1, 2017
John 8:12 – "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"
Nchi (Guest) on December 30, 2016
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1
Biashara (Guest) on December 27, 2016
Matthew 11:28-30 – "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Rose Amukowa (Guest) on December 14, 2016
God bless you!
Salima (Guest) on December 12, 2016
Faith is confidence in God’s grace, in spite of everything. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Lydia Wanyama (Guest) on November 27, 2016
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."
Husna (Guest) on November 25, 2016
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. – Isaiah 26:4