It was because God allowed Hushai to speak out His counsel unto Absalom, that what Ahithophel said became foolishness.
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Rehoboam was given counsel from wise men who feared God, and also those that didn’t care to make things better for the people. Here is what they both presented to the king.
It is important to understand that “lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
Even people in the faith need to be told when they are a little off base on what they are doing or saying. There is nothing wrong with giving a pastor or brother or sister in Christ good counsel from God.
A big reason why most people deny the counsels of God is that they are lazy or simply OK with their lives.
To continue to do our yown things and not be led by God is evil in the sight of God. This is denying His hand in your life and because of this, His wrath is upon you until you repent.
Be an example for the Lord. Share His teachings with your family. If anyone in your family is lost than counsel with them. Help them come to Jesus.
Lean on God and give wise counsel to people and never bad counsel from yourself alone. Usher in peace, not contention.
Who do you trust? Is it God’s wisdom, through prayer, Bible study and Christian fellowship or other people of this world?
I pray that you do receive Jesus into your heart today. Come to Him in prayer and allow the Lord to cleanse you of all your sins.
How interesting it is that most times we’d rather counsel with another person of our faith then in prayer to our God.
So God trusted in Solomon but desired that he would show himself worthy, by keeping His commandments and judgments for the people.
Each day that we live, seek after the Lord. If something sounds contrary to God’s will seek His counsel and abide by it.
The Second Coming will be similar to Noah’s time. Although God’s followers will speak of His coming only few will listen.
To gain knowledge, we must first understand the meaning of fear. We learn that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
To all children, cease all quarreling with your parents. Listen to them as they speak. Be submissive to their counsel as to God.
God’s counsel to Ezekiel, for the “captivity of Telabib”, was to “speak unto them, and tell them, Thus saith the Lord God”.
Walk in the ways of the Lord. Obey God by keeping His commandments. This is showcasing our true love towards Him.
There is a reason why men and women get married and start a family on their own. It is not just because they love each other, but because this is how it was meant to be from the beginning of time.
If your heart has drawn cold to the things of God, then wake up from your slumber. No longer be on the fence of doing God’s will over what the world offers.
This life is short. Be grateful for everyday that the Lord gives you breath. If you have delayed your repentance be grateful that God has not shortened your life, in order to be saved.
Though a person of faith may desire to come to learn from God, Satan uses many different things to deter them.
I counsel you all to find true wisdom in life. The type of wisdom that is found only in the Lord. The knowledge we gain in this life can help us but true insight comes from God.
The wrath of God is upon everyone that doesn’t fear Him. How severe a punishment will a person receive in judgement if they were found disrespecting God in this life.
Make a decision to believe in and learn of the Lord God who saves. It would be very unwise of you to live out your entire life, having lived against the words of God.
The Lord spoke to my heart when I was caught up in my wicked ways. He was loving enough to take me in but also just in His dealings with me.
You may think that someone going to war, in times past, would need at least a helmet, armor, a shield and a sword. However, although this was common then, this was not the case for David.
One day soon, the wicked will tremble before the Lord in judgement. They may not be so keen to is judgements now but after death they will have no choice but to surrender to Him.
God said that although the people, in his time, may not agree with his stance on God and His laws, he had no need to fear them, but to stay firm in his faith.
The Bible makes it clear how we can know how to live and act for God. He teaches us to “take fast hold of instruction” and “let her not go” but keep it.
When the children of Israel were led safely out of Egypt, they were given strict commands from God, in order to stand apart from the wicked and be on His side.
