28
Mar '25
Wise Counsel
28
Mar '25
Introduction: Do you ever seek Wise Counsel? Or are you really self-reliant? Self-sufficient? Self-dependent? Truthfully, at times, we all need godly counsel. Perhaps right now, you need biblical insights. Thanks for reading this devotion. These are intended to bring biblical truths to light that may be applied to our daily lives. With that in mind, consider the following:
1. Biblical counseling brings safety! (Prov. 11:14) – “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.”
The word counsel is תַּחְבֻּלָה, which literally means guidance or strategy. It can have to do with steerage or a plan. The word counsellors is יָעַץ, which means to advise, counsel, or consult. It can also mean to determine. Do you get the picture? God is the ultimate adviser. However, at times, He can use a human vessel to communicate His truth accompanied by life experiences.
Please note the following: All biblical counseling should point people to a personal relationship with JESUS CHRIST. Does your life measure up to being a biblical Christian {non-professional} counselor? Be careful about being quick to give counsel. Why? Because giving wrong advice can end up in a lawsuit! What starts out as good intentions can end up as the devil’s mouthpiece!
2. Biblical counseling can help avoid falling. (Prov. 15:22) – “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.”
Bringing clarity to one’s situation is like pouring water on a drooping flower. Remember, the counsel should be biblically sound all the way around. Plus, keep in mind that co-dependent relationships can develop unintentionally while giving counsel.
3. Biblical counseling brings rejoicing! (Prov. 27:9) – “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”
Having confidence about a matter as to how to proceed gives great peace of mind as well as rest in one’s heart. We all have been there! Right?
4. Biblical counseling gives wisdom! (Prov. 13:10) – “Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well-advised is wisdom.”
Wisdom is seeing things from God’s perspective. Wisdom is the God-given ability to look at things from different angles. Wisdom considers pitfalls and avoids them. Wisdom is having the mind of Christ. Wisdom relies upon biblical truth. Are you using wisdom?
5. Biblical counseling gives insights! (Prov. 12:15) – “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”
While on the one hand, we need to be extra careful how good-intentioned people will tell you what they think we ought to do, on the other hand, being stubborn or hard-headed by refusing to listen to anybody can lead to bad decisions that may reap a corrupt harvest. Do you know the balance of the two? Are you putting into practice this concept?
Conclusion: There is no amount of human counseling that replaces or substitutes Holy Spirit counseling. Jesus reminded His disciples concerning His Spirit’s role (John 14, 15, 16). So remember, the Word of God is our counselor along with the Holy Spirit. Seek His counsel first. Then, as He leads, use caution in asking others for their opinion.
Hope this helps!
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese