Plans Fail For Lack Of Counsel

Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.

Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:16-23

Do not trust your own opinion, it may be wrong in the larger scheme of things. Your opinion may be good, but it is for the love of God you forego it and follow another.

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

The Lord is the Wonderful Counselor, 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.

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

Our Daily Bread – May 16, 2014