The disciplined Christian will be very careful what sort of counsel he seeks from others. Counsel that contradicts the written Word is ungodly counsel. Blessed is the man that walketh not in that.
Interpretation
Seek counsel that aligns with your beliefs and values; avoid ungodly advice.
This quote emphasizes the importance of discernment in the advice we seek from others. Elisabeth Elliot suggests that a disciplined Christian should carefully choose whom to listen to, ensuring that their counsel aligns with biblical teachings, as guidance that contradicts these principles is deemed ungodly.
In practice
This quote can be used in a sermon about the importance of choosing wise friends.
We are not asked to SEE," said Amy. "Why need we when we KNOW?" We know--not the answer to the inevitable Why, but the incontestable fact that it is for the best. "It is an irreparable loss, but is it faith at all if it is 'hard to trust' when things are entirely bewildering?
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