The teachings of Jesus and the broader Christian theology suggest that while God has a sovereign plan for each individual, humans also have free will to make choices. Romans 8:28 and Ephesians 1:4-5 indicate that God has a purpose for those who love Him, implying a divine plan or destiny. However, passages like John 20:27 and Acts 16:31 emphasize the importance of personal faith and choice in following God's plan[1][2][3]. Thus, Jesus' teachings reflect a balance between divine sovereignty and human responsibility.
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[1] Only 1 Destiny, Your Destiny Is Serving Jesus's Purpose https://christianityculture.com/only-1-destiny-your-destiny-is-serving-jesuss-purpose/
[2] What does the Bible say about fate / destiny? | GotQuestions.org https://www.gotquestions.org/fate-destiny.html
[3] God Holds the Key To Our Destiny - Jen Miskov https://jenmiskov.com/blog/2013/02/27/2013227the-keys-to-our-destiny
[4] Unlocking Your Destiny: How One Man's Selflessness Changed ... https://bacc.cc/unlocking-your-destiny-how-one-mans-selflessness-changed-humanity/
[5] Has God chosen our destiny before our birth? - Olivier Bauer https://olivierbauer.org/2013/06/24/has-god-chosen-our-destiny-before-our-birth/