Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5877 hesitation A delay in reaching a decision, or a reluctance to reach a decision, on account of uncertainty, caution or rebellion. Scripture provides examples of individuals who hesitate in the face of divine commands or promises, and indicates its dangers. Examples of people who hesitated Lot Lot's wife Genesis 19:26 See also Genesis 19:17; Luke 17:32 Moses Exodus 3:11,13; Exodus 4:1,10,13; Exodus 6:12 Peter in obeying the Lord Acts 11:12 See also Acts 10:14-20 Other examples Israel on approaching the promised land: Numbers 13:31-33; Numbers 14:1-4 Judges 6:36-40 Gideon; 1 Kings 18:21 Israel in the time of Elijah; Jeremiah 1:6 Jeremiah Examples of people who did not hesitate Caleb Simon and Andrew Matthew 4:18-20 pp Mark 1:16-18 pp Luke 5:10-11 pp John 1:40-42 Paul Acts 20:27 See also Acts 20:20 Believers should not hesitate to act when they know what is right They should not hesitate to speak Jesus Christ commands immediate obedience Luke 9:62 See also Luke 9:57-60 pp Matthew 8:19-22 God does not hesitate To bring judgment Ezekiel 24:14 See also Ezekiel 12:25; Daniel 9:14 The delay in Jesus Christ's return is not due to hesitation See also
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