“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.” (Prov. 11:14)

Introduction: Do you ever seek wise counsel? This Scripture reminds us those who are wise do follow through on making decisions. Where do you need to seek counsel? If it pertains to spiritual matters, it is always good to make sure the counselor is someone who is practicing what they preach. Otherwise, we may make some major mistakes.

1. Relational Counsel!

“29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” (Eph 4:29-32)

Responding to people either honors our Lord or dishonors Him. Learning to “LET GO” of hurts and hard feelings is vital in walking with Jesus. Saying the right words is important.

“21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” (Prov 18:21)

Guard your tongue (see James 3).

2. Financial Counsel!

“2Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” (1Cor 4:2)

Using wisdom in making wise financial choices will result in a real peace of mind. Truthfully, all of us have probably made some unwise decisions in our lifetime. Therefore, we learn from our mistakes.
Someone has well stated, “what’s worse from learning from our mistakes, is not learning from our mistakes.” What do you think?

3. Spiritual Counsel!

“3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” (2Cor 10:3-5)

“4But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matt 4:4)

We live in a spiritual world. If our spiritual eyes are opened, then we can see opposing forces fighting against the will of God, and the Word of God. Using discernment and walking wisely is a daily discipline. This comes by guarding our heart and mind.