Our Daily Bread

Many advisors

Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are

established. — Proverbs 15:22 The fifteenth- century theologian Thomas à Kempis said, “Who is so wise as to have perfect knowledge of all things? Therefore, trust not too much to your own opinion, but be ready also to hear the opinions of others. Though your own opinion be good, yet if for the love of God you forego it and follow that of another, you shall the more profit thereby.” Thomas recognized the importance of seeking the opinions of trusted advisors when making plans for life.

In order to determine God’s course for life, the wise person should open up to several avenues of counsel, through which God will bring His guiding wisdom. When a person seeks the wise

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counsel of others, he shows his realization that he might be overlooking some important factors in his decisions.

Solomon, the wisest man in Israel, wrote about how important it is to have counsel from others: “Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established” (Prov. 15:22).

The Lord is the Wonderful Counselor (Isa. 9:6), and He desires to protect us through wise advisors. Seek them out and thank God for them. Let them help you discover a clearer picture of His plan for your life. — Marvin Williams Wonderful, wonderful, Jesus is to me, Counselor, Prince of Peace, Mighty God is He;

Saving me, keeping me from all sin and shame,

Wondeful is my Redeemer, praise His name! — Lillenas

READ: Proverbs 15:16-23

If you seek wise counsel, you multiply your chances for sound decisions.