Seek Wise Counsel!

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If you do not seek wise counsel, you might be making a costly mistake!

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We naturally seek wise counsel when facing tough decisions or navigating life’s challenges. However, it is essential to be mindful of the sources we turn to in such times, as not all advice can genuinely guide us towards the right path. Knowing how to seek wise counsel is very important. Instead of relying solely on worldly advice, let us make God and His word our primary focal point when seeking wisdom. In this journey, we may encounter temptations from the devil or fall into sinful desires driven by our fleshly pleasures. But fear not! For there is a powerful tool at our disposal – prayer. Through heartfelt conversational prayer with God, He will graciously direct our ways and shed light on the choices that align with His will for our lives.

I Have Found Great Peace In Saying A Simple Yet Profound Prayer: “Lord, What Do You Want Me To Do?” God Speaks To Us In Various Ways When We Listen Attentively. Sometimes, It Comes In The Form Of Scriptures I Have Read In The Past ~ Words That Suddenly Nudge Our Souls And Shed Light On My Circumstances. Other Times, Wise And Godly Individuals Who Cross Our Path Offer Invaluable Insights From Their Walk With God!

James 1:5  If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

 

 

 

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Ron and Sue have been a great help to me in my spiritual relationship with God and in my growth in God. Yet perhaps most extraordinary are those moments when God chooses to communicate directly with me—His gentle prompting guiding me toward what needs to be done next. There is nothing wrong with seeking wise counsel from a man or woman, but first, seek God! ~ Bill Greguska

 

 

 

 

First, Seek Wise Counsel From God!

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What Does It Mean To Seek Wise Counsel?

In friendships, we seek wise counsel from each other. It is good to make yourself available to help a friend in need, but it can sometimes backfire. I went through a divorce many years ago and learned that asking friends to help us can sometimes be overwhelming and strain the friendship.

Below are some ideas to consider when counseling a friend, acquaintance, or family member. Often, seeing a counselor is very costly, so here are some things to consider when you guide each other. Talking about faith can threaten another person, but you may put on a temporary bandage without God. In the long run, their lives would not be transformed as much as if you invited God into the solution. I suggest you talk to them about it to see if they would like to ask Christ to be included in the counseling/helping formula. This approach may not be suitable for everyone. But without God involved, at best, you could put a temporary bandage on any problem.

Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.”

 

 

How To Seek Wise Counsel From God And Others?

 

 

 

Why Would Someone Seek Wise Counsel From You?

  • Start by inviting your friend or acquaintance to open up to get to know one another and ask questions about their life and where things are going. Have they explained what they mean when referring to themselves as Christians or non-believers? Instead, we search for the fiber of a believer’s walk. Is there abundant evidence of a submitted life in Christ that defines the person as a child of God?

 

  • John warned: (1 John 4:1-3). Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not recognize that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and is already in the world.
  • Listen carefully as the person describes their problem. Be aware of their attitude toward God and sin. Do they express evidence of godly sorrow (2 Cor 7:10), or do they grieve only because of the personal consequences they are experiencing? Ask if they believe that with God’s help, the answer they are looking for can be found. If your friend needs more help than you feel you can give, have them seek counsel.

 

More Reasons Why Would Someone Seek Wise Counsel From You?

 

  • Ask the person questions that require a biblical response. You will discover if they have any relationship with God. For example, if the person talks about getting a divorce without biblical grounds, you can ask them: “What do the Scriptures say about what you are considering doing? What does God’s word say about divorce?

 

  • Do not offer anything other than Scripture. Biblical counseling is designed for lasting outcomes, not temporal relief, even for unbelievers. The counselor must not provide a psychological substitution for the truth when salvation is at hand.

 

  • It is good to interact with non-Christians. The Lord came to those who needed help, not to those who felt they did not. Many pre-believers know I’m a Christian; I do not hit them over the head with the Bible.” But preferably with compassion, knowing that I was a pre-believer lost in this world, abusing drugs and alcohol years ago. I would be a hypocrite to talk down to anyone. We are all sinners saved by God’s grace.  Sometimes pre-believers come to me through my website, asking questions and seeking advice. There is a different way of approaching those who don’t know God’s Word.

 

 

How To Seek Wise Counseling In Relationships!

 

 

About Unbelievers (I prefer using the term “Pre-Believer”)

  • A pre-believer does not understand the things of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:14).
  • They may perceive spiritual stuff as dumb (1 Corinthians 1:18).
  • Some could be easily offended by Christianity (1 Corinthians 1:23; Psalm 119:165).
  • Pre-believers are not enabled, empowered, or illuminated by the Spirit of God (John 16:12-15).
  • They have no context or ability to experience sustainable change by God’s Word (John 17:17).
  • Those who do not believe live under the Father’s wrath (John 3:36).
  • Some pre-believers could be mockers of the Word of God (2 Peter 3:3-4).

 

 

Important Practical Reminders!

1. Don’t Assume That Their Time With You Is Meant For An Evangelistic Ambush

Christians have a reputation, whether valid or not, for hijacking awkward moments in non-believers’ lives and turning them into an open door for proselytization. Be sensitive to their surface needs as you prayerfully seek God’s direction about their souls’ needs.

 

 

 

2.  When People Seek Counsel, Really Slow Down And Listen Intently

This step applies to situations beyond our discussion today! We Christians tend to speak more quickly than we listen. Additionally, we sometimes only find a way to give a rebuttal or clarify what non-believers are saying to us. Hurting people sometimes say things they don’t like men, or which are inaccurate or even, in our opinion, ungodly. Non-believers can be refreshingly honest about their doubts toward or anger with God. Please don’t forget to turn their inspirational comments and questions into action. Into an argument. They come to seek counsel, not a debate.

 

 

3.  Present To Them Objective Hope

Christians know that God loves our non-believing friends and family members. They may not share our confidence in God’s love, but we know He cares for them. Look for ways to gently share how God has come alongside you in times of heartbreak, doubt, or pain. Tell them your story if the opportunity arises, leaving off that grappling hook to reel them in to see things as you do. All humans share one thing: we all know pain and suffering.

 

 

4. Never Forget That There Is Only One Savior (That Savior Is Not You!)

You likely cannot fix their dilemma. You may not be able to eliminate all the pain. Their fear will not magically disappear simply because you care for them. Jesus ultimately has to do the heavy lifting in times of struggle, so you can serve your nonbelieving friend, family member, or acquaintance without guilt or failure if things do not change immediately for them. God will use you in those lives, contingent more on your availability than your ability. Do not fear messing things up; you will not create a catastrophe as you are intentionally loving, relationally sensitive, and sincerely compassionate.
When people seek wise counsel, point them to Jesus as their source of wisdom and healing rather than looking to you for the answers.