Poder de decisão
Deus nos deu o poder de escolher. A Bíblia mostra que nossas decisões têm consequências eternas e nos chama a escolher sabiamente — a vida, a fé e o caminho de Deus.
A responsabilidade de escolher
Escolhei hoje a quem servireis. Cada decisão molda nosso destino, e Deus nos convida a escolher o caminho da vida e da obediência.
15 »If you are not willing to serve him, decide today whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors worshiped in Mesopotamia or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are now living. As for my family and me, we will serve Jehovah.«
22 Joshua replied: »You are your own witnesses to the fact that you have chosen to serve Jehovah.« They said: »We are witnesses!«
30 »That is why I will judge each of you by what you have done, people of Israel, declares the Lord Jehovah. Change the way you think and act. Repent! Turn away from all the rebellious things that you have done so that you will not fall into sin.31 »Give up all the evil you have been doing. Get yourselves new minds and hearts. Why do you Israelites want to die?32 »I do not want anyone to die, says the Lord Jehovah. Turn away from repent of your sins and live.«
15 "'I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot.16 "'Because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.
Decisões e consequências
Deus retribuirá a cada um segundo as suas obras. As Escrituras nos alertam que a mornidão espiritual e a resistência ao Espírito têm consequências sérias.
6 He will render to each according to his works.7 He offers everlasting life for those who search for incorruptible glory and honor by enduring in good works.8 Those who are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will receive wrath and indignation.
51 »You obstinate men who are uncircumcised in heart and ears. You always resist the Holy Spirit as your fathers did.
35 Do not lose your courage confidenceboldness. It brings a great reward with it.36 You need to persevere in order to do the will of God and receive what he promises.37 »In just a little while, he who is coming will come. He will not delay!«38 »My righteous people will live by faith. If any of them turn back, I will not be pleased with them.«39 We are not people who turn back and are destroyed. Instead, we have faith and are saved.
Decisão e fé
Decida com fé, entregue seus planos ao Senhor e aja com determinação. Deus guia os passos de quem se achega a Ele de coração.
33 The lot is cast into the lap. But every decision is from Jehovah.
21 Many intentions are in mens hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.
3 Commit your works to Jehovah and your thoughts will be firmly established.
7 The Lord Jehovah helps me. That is why I will not be ashamed. I have set my face like a flint firm and resolute. I know that I will not be put to shame.
17 »If any man does his will he shall know the teachings. He will know if it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.
38 »They will be my people, and I will be their God.39 »I will give them the same attitude and the same purpose so that they will respect and reverence me as long as they live. This will be for their good and for the good of their children.
38 Then Peter said: »Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
7 Be subject to God! Resist Satan the Devil and he will flee from you.8 Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded uncertaindoubterskeptic.