Wisdom in Counsel
October 4, 2020
Key Scriptures
Key Points
- God has given us access to counsel within the body of Christ. Wisdom is found when seeking others input.
- Good wise counsel can help protect us, recenter us, and move us into a closer relationship with Jesus.
- Isolation, spiritual pride, stubbornness, independence, and perfectionism are all concepts that keep us from others’ counsel.
- We all suffer from blind spots that can be lovingly pointed out by others.
- When relationships repeatedly hit unhealthy flare-ups, these are often indicators that others in the body should be invited in to help.
- Be careful not to seek out counsel from others that will only co-sign your desires.
- “Our highest purpose as human beings isn’t to try to make this life work. It’s to reflect the character of God–of our Creator, Savior and Lord–in the middle of a life that doesn’t work.” – Larry Crabb
Discussion Questions
- On a scale of 1-10, how open are you to instruction?
- Have you ever suffered from isolation? Explain.
- Have you ever had a hard word spoken to you that helped you make changes? Explain.
- How much do you trust others?