WORD OF GOD FOR TODAY

Who are your counsellors?

1 Kgs 12:1–19 – Rehoboam means who sets the people at liberty was set to be the next king of Israel but wrong counsel denied him of entering into the fullness of his purpose in life. Whose counsel do you listen to? Who are your counsellors? Sometimes people make decisions they later regret because the counsel they heeded was ungodly. It is critical that we know how to discern what wise, biblical advice is. Below are few tips to help you know whether guidance is scriptural.

a. Look for counsel that makes frequent reference to God, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. If you need guidance but receive advice that neglects or contradicts the principles of Scripture, the best thing to do is to refuse to accept such counsel.

b. Think twice if there is much talk but no prayer. Even with a great exchange of ideas and human wisdom, it is essential that someone proposes, “Let’s ask God to give us direction.”

c. Thirdly avoid a counsellor who compromises Scripture by blunting the edge of God’s requirements. At all times a spade must be called a spade; for example you don’t need a little wine to make you strong, all you need is to be intoxicated with the Holy Spirit.

d. Beware of counsel that is quick to criticize the church or its spiritual leaders. A counsellor who readily discredits the church because of its visible weaknesses may be someone hiding a hurtful bias.

Always remember that the Greatest Counsellor reside inside of you, in person of the Holy Spirit, don’t neglect Him, He cares and interested in your daily welfare.

Wise Saying

You are never a failure until you begin to blame someone else. If you continue to do what’s right, what’s wrong and who is wrong will eventually leave your life – don’t join wrong crowd come out of them today.

Refreshing daily devotional by Dr. Steve and Pastor Honour Adewole

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