Tag: Bible verses about wise counsel

Bible Verse of The Day – 9-10-22

Proverbs 27:17 (NKJV) 17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Watch out for those who tell you not to take advice or listen to someone who may have already walked through some things that you also may be facing.

It’s important to make sure that when someone talks to us or offers advice, we don’t just shrug them off as being negative because what they say causes us to have to think a little deeper or requires us to take a step we are not comfortable taking.

God brings people around us to speak and sharpen our countenance. And that may not always be full of joy and excitement.

Sometimes it just may be correction that we needed to hear.

Oops, I said that word, correction!

This may sting a little for those of us who don’t like to think we may have missed it, or think we have all the answers, and yet we are heading down the wrong path.

We need to be careful not to get so prideful or arrogant that we don’t want to hear what others say. For instance, they may not necessarily line up with how we think and feel.

This is called iron sharpening iron. And without it, what happens?

Whatever refuses to be sharpened will grow dull and not be able to accomplish the very thing that is necessary for us to be who God is calling us to be.

We have got to grow up and mature.

We need to stop trying to go through this life thinking that everything is going to be easy, doing what we want, saying what we want and spending what we want, etc.

This life is not easy. It never will be. The only thing that is easy is the yoke of Jesus. That’s it.

Matthew 11:30 (NKJV) 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Let Him lead, even if that means hearing those that we need to hear when we might not like what they say.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-27-21

Proverbs 19:20-21 (NKJV) 20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. 21 There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel – that will stand.

Have you ever looked back at your life and wished that you had listened to counsel or instruction given by someone who knew better than you did about something?

I know I do. And I’m sure we all do from time to time.

Wisdom comes by way of those who pass it down to us, as well as being gained through life’s experiences.

The easiest way, by far, to gain insight and understanding, is by way of those around us who have walked through things that have taught them valuable lessons, and are willing to pass it along to us.

What’s cool is that this can be from people we know personally, or it can be through the words penned in scripture, inspired by the Holy Spirit.

The wisdom to be gleaned in either of these two ways is invaluable, and it can literally change our lives if we heed and follow those words.

The book of Proverbs is rich with insights, wisdom and understanding that’s in little bite-sized pieces that are easy to digest and understand. So, we encourage you to take those beautiful nuggets and gobble them up like candy!

As we digest them, God will increase our understanding, and the path of our life will be forever altered.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-24-19

Proverbs 19:20-21 (NKJV) 20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. 21 There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand. God is our Rock and our comfort is found in Him and Him alone.

We all need God’s counsel. Our natural selves will wait until things are so overwhelming that we can’t bear it any longer. By then we are usually pretty much at the end of our rope, barely hanging on.

God wants us to get His counsel on a more regular basis. That we may be continually walking in His wisdom daily.

There will be many ways to figure things out; many possible paths to take and so many directions to chose from. But choosing God’s path will help us to stand and keep standing through thick and thin.

His comfort alone is enough to keep us staying at our post, taking our position and not giving up when trials come. Stand with our Rock, receive His continued counsel and walk in His wisdom daily. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-2-16

Proverbs 1:5 (NKJV) 5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel…

God’s word has a lot to say when it comes to wisdom.

We’re encouraged to gain wisdom, listen to those with wisdom and heed words of wisdom.

When we’re young, we can be foolish and ignorant in so many ways. We can make a lot of mistakes as we try to find our way through situations we encounter.

It pays for us to seek the advice and counsel of those who are older than us and who have walked through many things in life. Experience has taught them a lot and we can learn much from them.

This is also true when it comes to learning new things, no matter how old or young we are. We can be advanced in our years and still lack knowledge and understanding In many things.

But if we follow God’s advice and seek counsel, we can continue to learn and gain understanding in new areas. And when we do this, it allows us to make choices that are sound.

And this can save us a lot of heartache, headaches and frustration in our lives.

So we encourage you to seek counsel when you need it. Asking questions of people who are more experienced is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it’s the smart thing to do.

Proverbs 19:20 (NKJV) 20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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