Wise Counsel
March 21, 2021
Joshua 24:14-18


I. Scripture teaches about the __________________ of wise counsel.


Acts 15:6 says The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider this matter.


Proverbs 11:14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls,
but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

Proverbs 15:22 Without counsel plans fail,
but with many advisers they succeed.


Proverbs 1:5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning,
and the one who understands obtain guidance,


II. Scripture gives us ________________ of getting wise counsel.


Exodus 18:18-19 You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone. 19 Now obey my voice; I will give you advice


Exodus 18:24 So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said.


1 Kings 12:7 And they said to him, "If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them, and speak good words to them when you answer them, then they will be your servants forever."


1 Kings 12:11 whereas my father laid on you a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.


III. Do you let God ______________ to you through wise counsel?


Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.