Who are our counselors?

A lot of people are able to give advice, but whose advice should you follow? The proverb teaches us that if we live our lives based solely on our own abilities, at some point we will fall. No one is created to know everything or with the ability to be right in every situation.

We need advice from others if we hope to gain a diverse and well-rounded understanding of our circumstances. How do we surround ourselves with people who will offer us wise counsel?

Seeking counsel from experts who write for the internet is common these days. Their advice comes instantly with one quick line typed into our computers. Our presumed “safety” is often looking at the number of stars, the comments, or the open rate of an article.

We can gain good advice on the internet, but “God advice” will require another level of thinking. When it comes to spiritual matters, we need to seek counselors who understand their need for God’s unique wisdom.

There is safety in the advice that is the direct result of a faithful prayer. There is wisdom in the advice that is born from a knowledge of God and his word. One of the goals of life should be to surround ourselves with people who can counsel us with good advice and God’s wisdom.

Good advice and careful instruction provide wisdom. It’s important to consult the experts, but it’s equally important to submit their advice to the perfection of God’s teaching. We should surround ourselves with counselors who understand our need for God’s wisdom because they can offer his good advice and careful instruction.