“Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22). “Victory comes with many counselors” (Proverbs 24:6).
Sometimes the poor relationship we have with someone may color our reaction to something wise they share.
The challenge is to listen to everyone, even our severest critics. Taking their counsel on something of worth may end up being the first step in building a bridge of reconciliation.
This particular church member had rejected my ministry and was working behind the scenes to oust me from that church.
So when he made a suggestion that actually made sense, I was not in the mood to accept it. Had he suggested we buy giant-sized blizzards at the Dairy Queen, his treat, I’d probably have scoffed.
Here’s what happened.... Read more
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