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Bible verse
Joshua 24:15
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
What it means
Faith eventually asks for a decision. Joshua refuses to drift and plants a stake: whatever others do, his household will follow the Lord. It is a reminder that no one is neutral; we all serve something, and choosing well takes intention and courage. This is not a one time vow but a daily leaning of the whole life toward God. In Christ that choice becomes a relationship, a glad turning to the One who first chose us. Deciding for Him, again today, shapes not only our own path but our home.
Joshua 24:15 at a glance
| Reference | Joshua 24:15 |
|---|---|
| Book | Joshua |
| Chapter to read it in | Joshua 24 |
| Topic | faith |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 1 Kings 18:21
- John 6:67-68
- Ruth 1:15-16
- Deuteronomy 29:18
- Ezekiel 20:39
- Acts 11:23
- Exodus 23:32-33
- Judges 6:10
- Exodus 23:24
- Genesis 18:19
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Joshua 24:15?
It is in Joshua, in Joshua 24. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Joshua 24:15?
Readers most often set it beside 1 Kings 18:21, John 6:67-68, Ruth 1:15-16, Deuteronomy 29:18. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Joshua 24:15?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Joshua 24:15 more than we can. We bring you Joshua 24:15, faith. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Joshua 24 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Joshua 24:15 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
