My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother; for they will be a graceful ornament on your head, and chains about your neck. (Proverbs 1:8-9)
Be sure to seek, hear, and heed the instructions of your spiritual elders and leaders. They are gifts to you from the Lord, and fountains of life and wisdom. Every child of God should find himself or herself in the company of those who have walked with the Lord longer than they. Fathers and mothers of the faith are precious jewels, so be sure to adorn your life with them. Be willing to receive from them, because their counsel will help, strengthen, and spare you untold and unnecessary pain.
Godly counsel and friendly advice are two different things. We can obtain advice from any number of sources, and it may or may not be beneficial, especially as it pertains to spiritual things. What is advisable and expedient according to the world's standards is not necessarily so in the spirit! However, counsel from godly men and women is rooted in the scriptures and based on a heavenly value system. Worldly advice cannot compare to the guidance we receive from those who know God and walk in His ways, and you will find them ready and willing to share their wisdom freely. Remember, the only way to get wisdom is to seek it and receive it from those who are wise. That is what the Bible teaches.
Let’s Pray – Father, thank You for placing wise men and women in the church to give us biblical counsel. We will seek them out and heed their words as the Bible instructs. Amen.
Such a timely word. Thank you, sir.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Wise counsel...wise. Often it may not be wise for one to have their "buddy" as their accountability partner. Mainly, because you could find yourself being untruthful more than helpful and edifying one another. Pray.. make sure it's wise...wise!!!! It may help you be able to look yourself in the mirror with clarity. No one has to judge you..you'll be able to exam yourself. It's the Father who will keep us from being deceitful and perhaps cockeyed. Accountability is a blessing and a tool that's help me deal with the exposure of hidden, unknown, and unconfessed sin in my life. It's been an instrument that helped me AGREE WITH GOD about myself. It has helped me learn and yet learning how to allow the Holy Spirit to lead me into the Truth...from the only WISE GOD. Thankful, "someone wise" (in some cases more than just 1) has been ahead of me.
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