Bible Verses About Choosing And Walking On The Right Path

Dear friends, the path we take in life matters greatly. There are many temptations that can lead us astray, but God promises wisdom and guidance to those who seek Him. Throughout the Bible, we see examples of righteous men and women who made wise choices, even when it was difficult.

Joseph fled temptation and maintained integrity, Daniel resolved in his heart not to defile himself, and Joshua declared “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

When facing decisions, we can ask for discernment and study the Scriptures, which are “a lamp unto our feet.” Bathed in prayer, even fleece-like signs can make God’s will clear.

Though the will of God may sometimes be challenging, He supplies the grace and strength we need to stay the course. We are assured “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” As the roads of life split constantly, we fix eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.

God rewards those who walk blamelessly and delights in the way of the righteous. His promises sustain us through seasons of hardship. Even when we stumble, He is patient and ready to forgive and redirect our path.

Dear friends, now let’s look at the Bible verses below that talk about following divine guidance.

What Does the Bible Say About Making Wise Choices?

Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”

James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, upbraideth not; it shall be given him”

Proverbs 16:9
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps”

Proverbs 2:6
“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge understanding”

Psalm 119:105
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path”

Bible Verses About Seeking God’s Guidance

Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct thee teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye”

Proverbs 16:3
“Commit thy works unto the Lord , thy thoughts shall be established”

Isaiah 30:21
“Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, when ye turn to the left”

Psalm 37:23
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : he delighteth in his way”

How to Discern God’s Will for Your Life

Romans 12:2
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, perfect, will of God”

Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”

Psalm 143:10
“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”

Bible Characters Who Chose the Right Path

Joshua 24:15
“If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord , choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me my house, we will serve the Lord”

Proverbs 4:25-27
“Let thine eyes look right on, let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil”

Daniel 1:8
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself”

Genesis 39:9
“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, sin against God?”

Hebrews 11:25
“Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season”

Overcoming Temptation and Staying on the Narrow Path

1 Corinthians 10:13
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it”

Matthew 26:41
“Watch pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak”

James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, he will flee from you”

Galatians 5:16
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh”

1 Peter 5:8-9
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world”

God’s Promises for Those Who Follow His Ways

Psalm 1:1-3
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord ; in his law doth he meditate day night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; whatsoever he doeth shall prosper”

Proverbs 8:32-36
“Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, be wise, refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, shall obtain favour of the Lord . But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death”

Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, his righteousness; all these things shall be added unto you”

Psalms for Guidance and Direction

Psalm 25:5
“Lead me in thy truth, teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day”

Psalm 23:3
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake”

Psalm 31:3
“For thou art my rock my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, guide me”

Psalm 48:14
“For this God is our God for ever ever: he will be our guide even unto death”

Psalm 61:2
“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I”

Psalm 73:24
“Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, afterward receive me to glory”

Prayers for Wisdom in Decision Making

Proverbs 2:3-6
“Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord , find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge understanding”

Ephesians 5:15-17
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is”

Colossians 1:9-10
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God”