Counsel God gives several avenues for counsel. First, he gives himself. Jesus Christ is called the "Wonderful Counselor" (Isaiah 9:6). We can - and should - bring all our questions and problems to him. He promises to give wisdom every time we ask for it (see James 1:5-6). He may provide that wisdom through the Bible (see Psalm 119:24), through circumstances (as he did with Jonah) or through other people. God encourages us to seek counselors (see Proverbs 15:22), but he cautions us to carefully choose our counselors (see Psalm 1:1). If you ask for advice from someone who isn't following God, there's a good chance that the counsel won't fit with God's ways. Don't
take important advice from those who don't follow God. |