Stephen John: Blog

So I've been thinking about counsel. According to the dictionary counsel is advice given based on consultation. We are admonished not to walk in the counsel of the ungodly. Those who rely on their own strength, those who do not fear the Lord. Yet still at times we do find ourselves seeking the advice of those around us. Maybe our friends, coworkers, lecturers and others. Do we ever stop to think about the origin of their advice?

I must admit that I don't at times and I pay the consequences for such action. Godly advice will always confirm what God has been telling you. It may not always be what we want to hear but it will bear the fruit that God wants in us. Whether it be our vocation, finances, relationship/s Godly advice will always be the truth and in line with Gods character and word.

Picture God telling you that you can accomplish something and your adviser telling you that you don't have the ability to do it.

As I write this I am mindful to check myself and remember that not all advice is Godly advice, let us all walk in the counsel of the Lord.