The power or forces influencing our choices.

.Joshua 24:13-16
Deutronimy 30:19
1st Kings 18:21

God doesn't force us to do things! He will not enforce Himself on us! That was why He gave us free will, so that we can choose for ourselves. God however tells us the consequences of our actions, decisions and choices. We see this in The Bible.
There are so many factors affecting the choices and decisions we make in life. They include the following;

1: The pressure of your needs desires pursuits and aspirations.
Eg Esau and Jacob.

2. Pressure from our close relatives.

3. Influences from your close friends and associates.

4. Our culture, tradition and societal differences

5. Times, events and moments

6: The Spirit of God.

7: Advisors counsellors and guidance.

8:  historical factors

9. Spirit of Satan

10:  Pressure from the power that be. Eg political power, religious power.

Out of all these factors the most important one that Christians should be concerned about is The Spirit of God. That is the paramount factor of all. The bible says the steps of the righteous are ordered by The Lord. God pays a great deal of attention to His children. He cares deeply for us.

When we are in any kind of situation and we are faced with the task of making decisions we should ask God for wisdom as James 1:5 says He gives wisdom to any that lack. We must seek His perfect will at all times. Our feet should not stray to the right or to the left (no other factor should pressure us into taking wrong decisions. It must constantly be on the straight path.

The question we need to ask ourselves is what factor is influencing our choices. Is it the care of the world? The pressures from tradition or God Himself!
Let us remember that for every choice or decision we take there will be a reward. The bible says that God cannot be mocked. Whatsoever a man sows, he will reap. Do not be deceived!