COUNSEL

"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel" (Proverbs 12:15).

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God teaches us the importance of counsel. We do not know all things, only God does. And though our pride may sometimes get in the way, we must remember the importance of humility. Of not only listening to, but seeking out the counsel of God, and of those who stand with Him and who know much more than we do.

"Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days" (Proverbs 19:20).

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However, when we refuse counsel, we put ourselves in danger. We put pride and our own selfish desires above that which is righteous.

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"Now it came about after Amaziah came from slaughtering the Edomites that he brought the gods of the sons of Seir, set them up as his gods, bowed down before them, and burned incense to them. Then the anger of the Lord burned against Amaziah, and he sent him a prophet who said to him, “Why have you sought the gods of the people who have not delivered their own people from your hand?” And it came about as he was talking with him that the king said to him, “Have we appointed you as royal counselor? Stop!... the prophet stopped and said, “I know that God has planned to destroy you, because you have done this, and have not listened to my counsel" (2 Chronicles 25:14-16).

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Let's not forget to learn and listen. It is a journey none of us on earth will ever stop traversing.