The Blessing of Godly Counsel

“Where no council is, the people fall: but in the multitude of councilors there is safety.” Every time in my Christian life I’ve fallen on my face, it has been for one of two reasons: I did not seek godly counsel, or either I did not heed it when given.

We need the input of others. We dare not trust ourselves alone in life’s important decisions, for we are biased toward self. Generally, each of us will take the way of least resistance. You can depend on the flesh to always take the path that benefits itself, even if it is at others’ expense.

They say, “Two heads are better than one,” but that is only true if in seeking counsel the other head is mature and Spiritual. It’s godly counsel that is needed, not the counsel of the ungodly. When we go to the latter we show we’re seeking agreement, not advice. Rehoboam lost everything because he turned his back on the wise council of the old men, and sought that of his sinful young companions.

Both in public and private affairs, wise council makes for good choices. Even the wisest among us are given to blunders. I need not site Solomon, do I? Don’t try to go it alone. Throw your independence and pride out the window and seek out some wise counselors. You’ll be safe in doing so!

In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend. Remember, "Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful."