Sunday school teacher asked little Johnny: “Johnny, why did God make man before woman?” Johnny replied, “Because He didn’t want any advice on how to make man.”
Consider a few verses from Proverbs on what constitutes a good adviser.
11:14 – “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety” (ESV)
The word “safety” is teshû’â – “this root is in contrast to sarar ‘narrow,’ which means ‘be restricted’ or ’cause distress.’ That which is wide connotes freedom from distress and the ability to pursue one’s own objectives. To move from distress to safety requires deliverance. Generally the deliverance must come from somewhere outside the party oppressed. …The one who brings deliverance is known as the ‘savior'” (J. E. H., 2:414).
There is an emphasis in Proverbs about the real possibility of self-deception. Consequently, we need advisers, counselors.
15:22 – “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed” (ESV)
Back in 13:10, not seeking advice is an indication of pride, self-conceit. But, of course, the counsel of the Counselor (Isaiah 9:6) is foremost.
20:18 – “Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war” (ESV)
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24:5-6 – “A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory” (ESV)
In John Maxwell’s The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, one law is: “The Law of the Inner Circle” – “A leader’s potential is determined by those closest to him” (109).
In that chapter, he lists five types of people you want in your “inner circle”: Those with potential value – those who raise up themselves, people with self-motivation skills. Those with positive value – they raise morale of others, always a tremendous asset. Those with personal value – they raise up the leader, they lift you up, a solid supporter and friend. Those with production value – those who raise up others. Those with proven value – those who raise up people who raise up other people.
Are you surrounded by wise advisers?
–Paul Holland
