Guidance
The theme of guidance in the Bible: finding the right path, asking for wisdom and walking in trust in God. Directing chapters from the psalms to the proverbs.
In the Bible, guidance is often described less as instant answers than as learning God's ways. The chapters below explore the search for direction in decisions, asking for wisdom and a sincere trust from different angles. Each link takes you straight to the reading page.
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- Psalms 25
- Psalms 119
The Bible's longest chapter — an extensive, alphabetically arranged wisdom psalm devoted throughout to praising God's word, law and guidance.
- Proverbs 3
One of the best-loved chapters of wisdom literature, urging trust in God rather than one's own understanding, and the peace that wisdom brings.
- Proverbs 16
- John 16
Part of Jesus' farewell discourse promising the coming of the Holy Spirit — a chapter that encourages amid hardship and speaks of a lasting joy.
- James 1
The opening of a letter of practical wisdom, urging perseverance in trials, asking God for wisdom, and doing the word rather than only hearing it.