Quotes about Decision

Preach with authority. The authority for us is the Word of God. Preach with simplicity . . . Preach with urgency . . . heaven and hell are at stake. Preach for a decision.

Sometimes it's best to start moving in the direction you think God may want you to go, and then trust Him to lead you—closing doors He doesn't want you to go through and opening up others.

Faith in Christ is voluntary. A person cannot be coerced, bribed, or tricked into trusting Jesus. God will not force His way into your life. The Holy Spirit will do everything possible to disturb you, draw you, love you—but finally it is your personal decision.

Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve" (24:15).

Temptation: Recognize it for what it is, and then reject it—immediately and without compromise.

Happiness is a choice, but grief is a certainty.

What you do with Christ here and now decides where you shall spend eternity.

What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Christ?" (Matthew 27:22 NIV). This is the most important question that has ever been asked. It is also the question you must ask yourself.

It is not the temptations you have, but the decision you make about them that counts.

Temptation requires definite, decisive action.

Jesus taught that there is an eternal destiny for each individual—either heaven or hell (John 5:25—29). The eternal destiny of each individual depends on a decision made in this life (Luke 16:19—31)—to be followed by a life of obedience.

Agape love is selfless love . . . the love God wants us to have isn't just an emotion but a conscious act of the will—a deliberate decision on our part to put others ahead of ourselves. This is the kind of love God has for us.