Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  5000 Humanity  »  5760 Human attitudes and behaviour  »  5884 indecision

Uncertainty, hesitation and doubt reflect a failure of the basic human ability to choose. They reveal an internal debate and lack of conviction.

Indecision arising from doubt and hesitation

James 1:6-8 See also 1 Kings 18:21; Matthew 14:31; Matthew 21:21; Mark 11:23; Romans 14:23

Examples of indecisive behaviour

Exodus 3:11 See also Exodus 4:13; Exodus 14:10-15; Joshua 7:10; Esther 5:8; Matthew 27:21-26 pp Mark 15:9-15 pp Luke 23:13-25 pp John 18:38-40; Mark 16:11-14; John 20:25; Acts 24:25

Indecision may be indicative of divided loyalty

Matthew 6:24 pp Luke 16:13 See also Matthew 19:22 pp Mark 10:22 pp Luke 18:23

Indecision or uncertainty may be prompted by Satan

Genesis 3:1 See also Genesis 3:4; John 8:44; 2 Corinthians 11:3; Revelation 12:9

See also

4926  delay, human
5186  stumbling
5877  hesitation
6622  choice
8124  guidance
8329  readiness
8408  decision-making
8615  prayer, doubts
8702  agnosticism
8720  double-mindedness
8721  doubt
8837  unbelief & life of faith