Bible Verses About Career Decisions

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

And it shall come to pass, when Pharaoh shall call you, and shall say, What is your occupation?

He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.

For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.

Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?

O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.

Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.