Counsel and Instruction
Open Your Bible
Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 4:13, Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 12:15-16, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 19:20
BY She Reads Truth
The book of Proverbs is a guide for pursuing godly wisdom in our daily lives. In this four-week study, we will read a selection of topical proverbs covering different aspects of wisdom, from how to interact with our friends, families, and neighbors, to fearing God and keeping His commands. No matter the subject, these proverbs urge us to wrestle with and reflect on our own response to them. To help you better engage with the proverbs in this reading plan, we have provided you with a short introduction and reflection questions for each day.
On a purely intellectual level, the concepts of seeking counsel, remaining teachable, and exploring what we do not understand make perfect sense. But because we are proud, our hearts often tense up at the suggestion that we have much to learn. The way of wisdom is about more than simply obtaining new information. It’s about living as part of a community where we gladly regard one another as valuable.
Reflection Questions:
What does it look like to walk with wise people (Proverbs 13:20)? How is this something you are doing, or could do, in your life?
How do you react when people try to tell you what you should do? How do you react to a command from God that you’re not particularly fond of?
Think about the people who have counseled and instructed you. Are you becoming someone who has counsel and instruction to give? Is there anyone in your life right now who needs your wisdom, experience, or counsel?
41 thoughts on "Counsel and Instruction"
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As I have matured, I have come to appreciate counsel and maintaining wise company. Situations we would other use find ourselves in, we avoid when we seek wise counsel/ advice before we make decisions.
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Initially, I can respond to correction with shame,…sometimes I become concerned about being seen, really seen. However, as I press in, I find that the shame is not from Jesus nor from the church, so it is easier easier for me to sit and experience correction and growth.
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God provided wise women in my church to walk in understanding at my church. It was so important to have that in my life as a new believer. We need to find a strong Christian church that teaches the word of God and believes the whole Bible is the inspired word of God and pray for wisdom to the Lord. He will bring people in our path when we need it and teach us through their counsel.
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To walk with the wise means to keep people around you who are also seekers of God. I can do this by forming intentional friendships with people who also walk with God. Doing so, would allow us to help each other and counsel each other, so we can keep our focus on Him. When people try to tell you what to do it is important to have discernment or the knowledge of whether or not their request is of God. If it is not of God, then depart from it. Gods word says to depart from all evil. I feel as though I am in the process of becoming someone who can counsel and instruct others however, I feel as though I’m not quite there yet. I think I still have a lot of knowledge to learn about God before I can instruct others confidently. I will be patient and just trust the process that God has placed me in and I’m sure he’ll lead me to where I need to be.
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I think to walk with wise people is to walk with others who have God in their hearts. I am hoping to join a church community soon where I can make friendships that foster my relationship with God.
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I love this ❤️
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It was life changing when a Godly woman came into my life and gave me instruction and shared her wisdom with me. I need to find more people to bring into my life that are willing to be honest and give correction when it is needed.
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I have learned over the years to seek God in prayer along with a limited circle of women who we pray daily together for wise counsel I seek God and my husband who also is my Pastor.
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