Gain Wisdom through Counsel

"Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory." Proverbs 11:14

I was speaking to a group of real estate agents about the importance of finding a mentor that could help and guide the new agents toward success. One of the students suggested that a mentor was foolish and a sign of weakness. He believed that he did not need help from anyone and the things he did not already know, he could learn on his own.

Solomon is considered to be the most successful business man that ever lived. He had it all and shared his secrets of success throughout the book of Proverbs. Those that achieve extraordinary success routinely seek counsel from mentors and others that have knowledge in the area of question. Solomon says that making decisions without guidance will result in failure, whereas those seeking counsel will have victory.

The key is finding the right mentor. When seeking counsel, look for someone that meet these three requirements. 1) Do they seek to please God in all they do? 2) Have they achieved what you desire to achieve? 3) Do they have the respect and reputation at this time that you would like to have when you have achieved? When God is wanting you to make a change in your life, he will always send someone with the perfect counsel and wisdom. It is up to us to listen and obey. We may not like or agree with the counsel, but we must obey or experience failure.

Dear God, I pray that you will make the right person available for me today prior to making any decisions. Help me to make the right decision, not what I want out of the decision. AMEN.