Make Difficult Decisions
There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death. —Proverbs 16:25
1) Seek and
Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. —Proverbs 15:22
Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water; but a person of understanding draws it out. —Proverbs 20:5
2) Examine your
All a person’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs motives. —Proverbs 16:2
Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. —Proverbs 4:23
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The heart is more deceitful than anything else, and incurable—who can understand it? I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve. —Jeremiah 17:9-10
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight. —Proverbs 3:5-6
3) Proceed with
Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established. —Proverbs 16:3
25 Don’t fear sudden danger or the ruin of the wicked when it comes, 26 for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare. —Proverbs 3:25-26
10 Listen, my son. Accept my words, and you will live many years. 11 I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; when you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to instruction; don’t let go. Guard it, for it is your life. —Proverbs 4:10-13