Which verse emphasizes that people should not do what is right in their own eyes?

• A. Leviticus 19:18
• B. Deuteronomy 12:8
• C. Exodus 20:3
• D. Judges 21:25

Answer: (B)

This verse emphasizes obedience to God's directions rather than personal judgment. It specifically says not to do as we are doing here today, with each person doing whatever is right in his own eyes. That contrast highlights a call to follow the Lord’s commands and the centralized place of worship, rather than trusting one’s own sense of what is right.

In context, this statement warns against cultural or personal autonomy that ignores God’s instructions, pointing toward communal obedience under divine guidance. The other passages address related topics—one forbids worshiping other gods, another commands love for neighbor—while a later book notes a period when people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes, not as a command but as a historical description of a lack of leadership. The explicit prohibition against acting on one’s own sense of right in this verse makes it the best fit for the question.