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.
