The fifteenth-century theologian Thomas à Kempis said, “Who is so wise
as to have perfect knowledge of all things? Therefore, trust not too much to
your own opinion, but be ready also to hear the opinions of others. Though your
own opinion be good, yet if for the love of God you forego it and follow that
of another, you shall the more profit thereby.” Thomas recognized the
importance of seeking the opinions of trusted advisors when making plans for
life.
In order to determine God’s course for life, the wise person should open
up to several avenues of counsel, through which God will bring His guiding
wisdom. When a person seeks the wise counsel of others, he shows his
realization that he might be overlooking some important factors in his
decisions.
Solomon, the wisest man in Israel, wrote about how important it is to
have counsel from others: “Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude
of counselors they are established” (Prov. 15:22).
The Lord is the Wonderful Counselor (Isa. 9:6), and He desires to
protect us through wise advisors. Seek them out and thank God for them. Let
them help you discover a clearer picture of His plan for your life.
If you seek wise counsel, you multiply your chances for sound decisions. (RBC)
