5 Step Decision Making - How to Make the Right Decision Biblically | Jeremiah 41:17 Bible Study

Christian decision making is key. Choosing to use Biblical decision making can make the difference between a good decision, and a bad decision. If you want to make the right decision EVERY TIME, this is the Bible devotional for you.

We all face making decisions every day. But making the right decision isn’t always clear. That’s why having a Biblical decision making process is critical, especially if we want to know how to make the right decision without regrets! In today’s devotional / Bible study, we’ll look at a bad decision made in the Book of Jeremiah, then look into the rest of the Bible to answer the question, “what does the Bible say about decision-making.” In this devotional / Bible study, we’ll get a 5 Step Decision Making process that will help us understand how to make the right decision Biblically.

*** Key Verse:

Jeremiah 41:17 - And they went and stayed at Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem, intending to go to Egypt

*** Supporting Bible Verses About Decision Making:

1 Thessalonians 5:17 - pray without ceasing,

Proverbs 19:2 - Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.

Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Proverbs 15:22 - Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.

Luke 22:42 - saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

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*** Transcript:

You want to make good decisions, right? So, consider this. In Jeremiah chapter 41, there is a small group of Jewish survivors who have just escaped the destruction of Jerusalem, and an attempted abduction by the Ammonites. After all that, verse 17 is says: “And they went and stayed at Geruth Chimham near Bethlehem, intending to go to Egypt.”

This remnant faced a decision. Stay near Bethlehem to rebuild, or go to Egypt in hopes of safety. Chapter 42 tells us, they made the wrong decision, quickly, against God’s word, against Jeremiahs counsel, and against God’s will for them. For that, they suffered dearly for that wrong choice.

Learning from their bad decision making. Here’s a better, biblical decision making process:

Five Steps: First Pause - Proverbs 19:2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. Avoid making a fast decisions. Pause. Get the Facts. And examine the possible outcomes of all the options. Second Read - Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. When facing a decision, Get God’s Take, see what the Bible has to say about it. Third Ask – Proverbs 15:22 Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. Ask advice from a reliable sources. It could be a friend, parent, or pastor. Forth Yield – Luke 22:42 “not my will, but yours, be done.” Jesus, spoke those words giving us a principle to follow. Our will needs to yield to God’s will. Because God’s directions is always the best direction.

Pause. Read. Ask. Yield. The fifth step is a part of every step, and that’s PRAY. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing. As you Pause, pray. As you Read, pray. As you Ask, pray. And as you Yield, pray. When facing a difficult decision, remember the acronym: P.R.A.Y.

That’s todays Bible Munch.

[anavargasbrannen]

It's amazing to me how overwhelming that process seems at first but as I'm holding my hand to my heart and asking God for understanding I sense the Spirit in a, for lack of a better phrase, computing and doing just that, understanding. The Spirit slowing down the explanations and teaching as well as comforting me. ..I've watched a few videos tonight and finally felt ready to make a comment and say, Thank you.

[oktxboy]

I've been praying for 2 weeks about a big decision and I don't feel led anywhere in particular. I need to make a decision quickly so I will use this.

[jewishbride]

In agreement with this whole message and jeremiah 41:17, proverbs 19:2, psalm 119:105, proverbs 15:22, luke 22:42, 1 thessalonians 5:17 I loosen oneself from taking wrong decisions for my life, the lives of my family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, acquintances, opponents, body of Christ, while I loosen myself of every unequal yoke and common share with those making wrong decisions, in the name and blood of Jesus Christ, amen and hallelujah!

[PrestigeWorldWide]

Thanks. I have to make a decision that will determine the next 5-1/2 years of my life and may determine my destiny. I need clarity and God to show me what He wants me to choose.

[valeriemarshall]

As I teach my discipleship class, I am looking for a visual to show the class. I came across yours, and it's spot on! Thanks so much.

[jaymeyers]

Great advice, short and 2 the point. Need better daily decisions, and doing this can only help. Thanks.God is so good.

[kooikeekhaw]

Thanks for this video. It's short and sweet and right to the point. God bless you.

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[jeremiahwaithaka]

Wow this is very insightful. God bless you Sir.

[greatgenerals]

this is so amazing, short but straight to the point. thanks for sharing

[antoniahines]

This was right on time. Satan has really been attacking me and I know that if I fall into his temptation that I stand a whole lot to lose. And most importantly my relationship with God is really important! Thanks for this post God bless you I really enjoy your videos

[Freddy-tqwp]

This is a nice video dan simple to remember, I pray that ur Ministry will help christian to grow and know God. AMen

[celescs]

Thank you 😊 God uses your videos in beautiful ways

[guimatarazzo]

Man, I am from Brazil and I deeply thank you for this video! May God keep blessing you!

[alyssaenriquez]

This is such a great pneumonic and very helpful!

[keithisigi]

short precise to the point very enlightening be blessed may the Lord continue this work in you brother

[sowmyag]

Awesome. God bless. Use you mightily for youth.

[lindalarsonschlitz]

Great video! I'm working on my 2nd devotional book and today God led me to write about decisions and I love this concise advice! Great job!

[mochisunshine]

I made bad decisions all the time and I know god can't forgive me for this and I do too, I just said myself why am I a bad person who do bad decisions I cannot forgive myself for this but I know god still give us second Chance's to make our own decisions whether its good when I first watch this video this made me do the right thing that God wanted me to do he wanted me to give a good decision and to make other decision good now that I follow god and all the good decision's now. I always pray to god and thank him for all the good he has done for us now that god is with me I don't have problems anymore cause god is with me to always do what is right

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