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I wonder if I should turn to someone?
We cannot avoid trouble, nor tribulation according to the scripture (Psm46:1-3; 1Pt5:10; Jam1:2-4 and Jn16:33).
Tonight we are looking at the why we need and should seek wise counsel.
The where we should seek wise counsel.
The who we should seek wise counsel from, and dangers in seeking counsel.
And in case you are wondering, how you can be a wise counselor.
Some of the trouble, some of the tribulations we face can be at our own hand, the hand of others, or even the hand of God.
Our own hand with sin, or maybe simple like David and Bathsheba
At the hands of others like David at hand of Saul, the early church at the hand of Saul of Tarsus prior to his conversion.
At the hand of God; Job finally figures out that God allowed, God orchestrated his problems to prove his faithfulness and love
But I mentioned some scriptures before let me touch on at least one of them
Don’t we all need people we can turn to or count on in times of trouble?
But who we turn to, where we turn is very important, but first we have face the fact that we need to turn somewhere and not try to carry our troubles, trials and tribulations on our own.
Reasons people do not want to seek counsel
I can figure it out on my own, I don’t need someone else.
What if I speak to someone, they may judge me?
Everyone is a gossip, if I speak to someone, everyone will know my business?
How do I know I’m getting wise counsel if I speak to someone?
So I better not.
What if someone sees me, what will they think, what will they say?
I’m a Christian I have God that is all I need.
Having someone we can turn to is biblical too.
(Ecc4:9-12)
So first question for the night.
When you think of someone you can turn to, who do you think of?
So now, into the lesson for tonight.
Why should we seek counsel?
Scripture tells us to seek counsel
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Commanded (Pro20:18) suggested (Pro12:15)
seek counsel from ___________
By biblical examples (Ps55:22; Mt11:28-29; 1Kng22:5)
How about a couple of Biblical examples: ________________________
life experience examples of others (2Cor1:5-7)
How about people who have been through _________ experiences
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Commanded (Pro20:18) suggested (Pro12:15)
Wise guidance, prepare by wise guidance, by consultation (hint, hint, get advice)
So, we are commanded, we are suggested to seek counsel the first place we should turn is the to the One who is wise, God.
So from God through His word.
Commanded (Pro20:18) suggested (Pro20:15)
By biblical examples (Ps55:22; Mt11:28-29; 1Kng22:5)
The Psalmist says cast your turns on the Lord, but what else does he say in this verse?
Jesus tells us what to do and what will the results be?
Then there is a wise example from King of Judah King Jehoshaphat
He gave some wise advise to do what?
Commanded (Pro20:18) suggested (Pro20:15)
By biblical examples (Ps55:22; Mt11:28-29; 1Kng22:5)
Life experience examples of others (2Cor1:5-7)
There are people who have been through similar situations and they are good to turn to.
Look at what Paul says:
Have you been through things in your life that your life experiences have been shared to help comfort someone else?
Now the next question
Where should we seek counsel?
Seeking counsel is a big deal.
It is humbling, and it is risk taking, but now knowing where to seek counsel, guidance, advise.
Things that you need to take into consideration prior to seeking counsel
It depends on the nature and extent of the thing you are seeking counsel about.
It depends on the available resources
Spiritual: Elders; counseling minister
Family
Friends
Other Christians
And professional
We need to know the Bible, the New Testament gives us some examples of helping one another (Tit2:1-8; Gal6:2)
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible and sound in faith.
Older women, reverent, not malicious gossips, teaching what is good to younger women
Young men, sensible, showing yourself to be a good example with purity in doctrine and sound speech above reproach)
So there you have some biblical examples that end with bearing one another’s burdens and fulfilling the law of Christ which is love!
Still we need to be careful where we get counsel.
Here is a biblical example of getting some poor counsel (1Kngs12:6-15)
(Personal illustration of good counsel 1-2 minutes)
Now that leads to next point.
In whom should we seek guidance (counsel)?
Seeking counsel is important and it is wise to do.
Where is important, but the who we seek counsel from is just as important (Rom15:14) gives us some good qualities.
So, now ask yourself when you are going to seek counsel from someone are they:
Full of goodness
Full of knowledge
Able to admonish (correct, rebuke, encourage) in love
Some more questions to consider when considering the whom you seek counsel from.
Biblically spiritual person?
Tight mouthed?
Have success, victory in the area you are seeking counsel in?
Own life a reflection of Christ?
Now choosing to seek counsel and where to seek and in whom to seek counsel are all important, but we need to know there are some dangers too.
Some dangers in seeking guidance (counsel)
Some dangers we should consider when seeking counsel.
First (2Cor10:12) - We cannot expect others to be like us and we cannot compare ourselves to others.
Not everyone is qualified, so consider these things.
Now this is pretty subjective but worth considering
Danger in looking for someone who will co-sign, or rubber stamp your thoughts
Danger of not really listening to the counsel given
Danger of not really identifying the problem
Danger of waiting to long to seek counsel
Danger of getting too much counsel
Danger of wanting answers instead of finding solutions
We have looked at lot’s of areas regarding wise guidance, counsel.
There is one more would like to cover before we close tonight.
How to be a wise counselor
Wise guidance and wise counsel are found in the One who gives all wisdom.
So the more of Him you put in you, the more can come out.
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