27/08/2026
Don't Ignore Wise Counsel || Daily Counsel || Pastor Onyeka Ibeh
"Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety." — Proverbs 11:14
One of the costliest mistakes a person can make is ignoring wise counsel. God often guides, protects, and corrects us through the wisdom of others. While personal conviction is important, refusing godly advice can lead to unnecessary mistakes, delays, and regrets.
Pride causes people to believe they already know enough. Wisdom, however, recognizes the value of learning from those who have gone ahead. A teachable spirit opens the door to growth, while a stubborn spirit often leads to avoidable failures.
Rehoboam inherited a great kingdom, but he rejected the counsel of experienced elders and followed the advice of his peers. The result was a divided kingdom and a weakened legacy. (1 Kings 12:6-16)
Not every opinion deserves your attention, but wise counsel should never be dismissed lightly. God can save you years of pain through the right voice at the right time.
Counsel:
1. Seek advice from mature and godly people.
2. Remain teachable even when correction is uncomfortable.
3. Measure every counsel against the truth of God's Word.
Wise people do not know everything; they know the value of listening, learning, and applying godly wisdom.
Prayer: May God surround you with wise voices, give you a teachable spirit, and grant you discernment to recognize and follow godly counsel. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
JESUS IS LORD.