Bible Verses about 'Choice'

The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of… Proverbs 10:20

The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. Proverbs 10:20	The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the mind of the wicked is of little worth. valuable righteousness speaking
All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed. Daniel 10:3	I had eaten no rich food, no meat or wine had entered my mouth, and I had not anointed myself at all, for the full three weeks. fasting food wine

Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. Proverbs 18:8	The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. gossip speaking
He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession. James 1:18	In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. creation truth life
And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10	Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” food giving joy
You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. John 15:16	You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. obedience prayer calling
I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. Psalm 119:30	I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your ordinances before me. faith law truth
What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance. Psalm 33:12	Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. God reward blessing
Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1	A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. money materialism relationships
But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16	Instead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; for it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” holiness life calling
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12	As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. humility gentleness patience
In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. Romans 14:5	Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. obedience wisdom neighbor
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. 1 Peter 2:9	But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. evangelism salvation holiness
You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. Matthew 7:13-14	Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. eternal life salvation
God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God. 1 Corinthians 1:28-29	God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God. humility calling world
So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:10-11	Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. calling obedience kingdom
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. Joshua 24:15	Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. family idols following