How Your Decisions Make You Live.

 How your decisions make you live. “I have set before you blessing and cursing, but I advise you to choose life that both thou and your seed may live.” The first revelation here is that decisions do not affect you alone. Whatever decision you make will affect you and everyone under your care biologically, spiritually, and sociologically. Choose life so that you and your seed may live. Our decisions have consequences that affect us and everyone connected to us. Decisions decide destiny; this is not just some sociological cliché. Our destinies are decided not just by the will of Yahweh but by our decisions.

In our modern world, progress occurs rapidly based on our choices. Our world is full of people who make various choices in their lives. Some people are old, and some celebrate their decisions and choices together. Some regretting the decisions and the choices they have made. When Yahweh created man as the highest of his creation, there were seven things that Yahweh gave man. One of them is the power to choose. From the day Yahweh gave man the power to choose, it became scripturally incorrect for Yahweh to impose His will on man, even at the expense of man’s eternal salvation.

Yahweh still allows you to choose as passionately as his love is towards you. He did not say no; I love you too much. You do not know what you are doing; you are on your way to hell.

Your Choice

He gave you the power to make choices that affect your eternal destiny; Yahweh gave man the power to choose. Listen very carefully. Yahweh will not stop you from making your decisions; however, we must know that you do not determine the consequences. You only make choices. It is the choices you make that determine the consequences. Please listen very carefully. You only have the power to make choices. You do not have the power to choose the consequences of the choices you make. The consequence is the resultant effect of a decision, good or bad. Our world is full of people blaming others for their lives, and we blame our parents.

The weight of your decisions is not to be taken lightly, for they carry the consequences that shape your life and the lives of those around you. Sometimes, we blame the government. We live in a social environment where irresponsibility is marketable. If my mother and father had been sincere about the fact that they were not the best, then I would have been like this. However, we forget that Yahweh has given us the ability to choose and that the decisions of others do not solely determine our destiny. Through decisions, we can steer ourselves towards the path of life or destruction.

How Your Decisions Make You Live

I will share a story about two men who were the sons of a serious drinker. One of the sons became unhappy with his father’s lifestyle and went on to have a highly erratic life. He was extremely irresponsible and lived his life according to his desires. The other son rejected his father’s way of life, saying his life would not be like this. He found a serious mentor to guide him and became a highly successful man. One day, the brothers were brought together and interviewed; one brother was asked why he had become irresponsible. Here was his response: did I have a choice? No, he answered, “It was a justification.”

He was trying to blame his father for his behaviour. For example, my father was the reason for my recklessness. They asked the other brother what inspired you to become such a responsible person, and he said, “My father was the cause.” The same motive that drove one individual to fail also motivated another. Decisions determine fate; therefore, you can decide if you want to be great or live for Yeshua. This is a decision.

The Right To Choose

Yahweh created man with an independent, reasoning intellect capable of making decisions. In the parable of the prodigal son, the Bible says, “He came to himself,” not that the Holy Spirit talked to him. He did not say that demons punished him. The man came to his senses, and this is what he said. “How many paid servants does my father have, and I am here eating with the swine? It is my decision. I will take the chance and go to my father, telling him I have sinned against heaven and you. I am not worthy to be named your son; instead, accept me as one of your servants.

As soon as he made that decision, his father also honoured it. They met on the way, not inside the house. Decisions are powerful. Some people have created wealth because they were fed up, and they said, “In the name of Yeshua Hamashiach, I have discovered from scripture that as a believer, I have the advantage of walking in the blessing.” I have decided that things must change. Some grew serious with Yahweh after making up their minds and the Holy Spirit assisting them. But I have made up my mind, and my life must count; I do not want it to be the end of my days.

I would sit down and say, “Be serious in your youth; there are many elderly people whose lives are filled with regret.” Your life can serve as both a source of inspiration and a warning. Your life might be a key or a padlock based on your choices. No, you keep doing what you are doing, and I will help, but you must decide to take it seriously.”

The Choices We Make

You do not give people food because they have a mouth; you feed them because they are hungry. Yahweh confronts us with this: our futures are not determined by the socioeconomic setting in which we find ourselves. Our fates are not even influenced by the disadvantages we are aware of. Most young people have not resolved to take their lives seriously; they are simply getting older and doing nothing with their lives. “If I have not prayed, my eyes will not sleep” is a decision; I must make contact with this verse by revelation rather than religion.

You can decide that every day, I must ensure that knowledge of truth enters my ears before I sleep or that I will eliminate waste from my life. You can determine if I will live a coordinated and organised life. Comb your hair, shine your shoes, and be responsible. No sagging jeans, no acting like a thief. You can decide it starting today. I want to say a real goodbye to those friends.

Make The Right Choice

There are people respectfully speaking from the grave who have no right to be there because of their decisions. Friends, parents, and loved ones can all help you make unwise decisions. You must guarantee that your choices align with scripture to reign in life, so knowing scripture is crucial. Because it leads your decision-making process, if your choices are not based on and compatible with scripture, there is no guarantee of a victorious life. Some people must decide: “My dear friends, I love you, but you are poor, and I sincerely appreciate you.”

But you are devoted to mediocrity; I accept your decision but am not prepared to gain from the consequences. As a result, in love, I am leaving this group of mediocrity to settle with Yahweh for a life of fulfilment. Someone can sit down and declare, “I did not have good parents, but I am going to be responsible; I will not steal or kill.” Determine that you will make quality decisions to know and love Yahweh. A decision to keep your future in front of you and be serious about a decision never to let pain stop you. Champions are people who have mastered the skill of overcoming pain.

Consequences Of Your Actions

People must understand that their actions have consequences, which many lack. What should I be hasty about in life? What are the implications if I do not pray consistently for one month? You are free to make that decision, but what are the consequences? If you prefer the consequences, decide whether you are ready to face them and make the decision; if you are not, you must seek Yahweh’s grace. Yahweh is speaking to many of us, and one of the most important decisions you can make is to look up to Him. Yahweh utilises men; help does not come from men; it comes through men, but it is from Yahweh.

It is a decision to stop blaming your uncles and aunties, and you are unhappy with everyone and claim they are not embarrassed of themselves. They have forgotten about you. I lift my eyes onto the hills from whence cometh my help. I am unsure where yours comes from, but mine comes from the Lord, who created heaven and earth. You can choose to live a healthy lifestyle; this is a serious decision.

Decisions are less important than their consequences. Never make a decision that will impact the outcome more than the decision itself. It is a common misconception that once you make a decision, you have to live with it. This is false because decisions are made in a single moment. You may bear the consequences for the rest of your life; therefore, thoroughly research the options and determine what will happen before you make any in life. Do your homework, gather facts, consider all your possibilities, analyse your choices, and collect historical information.

Check with those who have already made that decision and read their life histories. Study their lives and find out everything before you make a decision. So, my question is, is it legal to ask someone to decide without providing as much information about the consequences as possible? In my opinion, this is illegal and irresponsible. I want to caution myself: I am not against decisions, but I am against you asking me to make them without providing me with information—not just about the decision but the consequences. Give me accurate information so I can be responsible and objective.

Life presents us with a multitude of challenging decisions, and it is crucial to approach them with patience and careful consideration. Doing what is right is not always popular, and popular choices are not always right. Take the time to make well-considered decisions and regularly review them. “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end, it leads to death.” It is crucial to remember that our lives are shaped by the decisions we make. If your life is not heading in the direction you want, it is essential to not only change your decisions but also carefully consider the consequences before making them.

It is essential to avoid making decisions permanent, meaning that it is crucial to regularly revisit your decisions and assess your current situation to determine if any modifications, adjustments, or considerations are necessary. This is particularly important because the future is unpredictable, and not having a backup plan can have negative consequences for your life. It’s inevitable that you will need to make course corrections, as external and environmental changes often cause you to deviate from your intended path.

Learning can occur in two ways: either by making your own mistakes or by learning from the mistakes of others. My late father used to emphasise the value of experiential learning, often saying, “The school of experience is the best teacher, but the school fees are too high.” This wisdom is echoed in the saying, “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, they succeed.” Just as you can judge a tree by its fruit, you can assess a person by their life decisions. I find solace in seeking guidance from the Lord through prayer. When faced with decisions, whose counsel do you seek?

Do you meticulously plan before making decisions, or do you trust your instincts and hope for the best? I am genuinely interested in hearing about your decision-making process. Recommended reading – The Decision Lab – A think tank and platform that offers insights and strategies for behavioural science-driven decisions.

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