Choice(choosing)
/CHOYS/
Summary
The act of selecting between alternatives, a faculty given to humanity by God who calls people to choose life, obedience, and blessing over death and cursing.
☩Divine Call to Choose
Moses set before Israel the choice between life and death, blessing and cursing, exhorting them to choose life by loving the Lord and obeying His voice. Joshua similarly challenged Israel to choose whom they would serve. The capacity for moral choice reflects humanity's creation in God's image.
Key verses:Deuteronomy 30:19Joshua 24:15
☩Consequences of Choice
Scripture emphasizes that choices have consequences. Choosing wisdom leads to life; rejecting instruction leads to destruction. The rich young ruler's choice to keep his possessions rather than follow Christ illustrates how temporal choices affect eternal destiny.
Key verses:Proverbs 1:29Proverbs 8:10Matthew 19:21-22
