Heralds Digest

  “For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭24:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/pro.24.6.nkjv There is no doubt that safety is found in the multitude of counsellors. Nevertheless, multiple of counsellors generate multiple of strategies and confusion, until the mind is favoured with the wise counsel. Unfortunately, many people have often misplaced the difference between ‘by wise counsel’ and ‘in a multiple of counsellors’. Starting by the latter but not proceeding to explore the necessity of the former leads to the engagement of life’s resources in wasteful wars. Multiple of counsellors from the vast field of science, philosophy, and experience will create the wealth of alternative choices and the boundary of safety nets. Notwithstanding, the purpose of God for everyone in life is not the same and cannot be cast only from the standpoint of safety nets (e.g., economical, financial, and logistical consideration...

“My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭24:21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/pro.24.21.nkjv When the king's policies align with the precepts of the Lord, the people have little challenge in pursuing a purpose-driven life. Although this near-heaven experience represents the consistent prayer of the righteous in every sphere of life, including homes, workplaces, organizations, societies and all nations, king's policies are often at variance with the precepts of the Lord. Yet, the righteous or God-fearing believer is admonished to fear both the Lord and the king. Consequently, the greatest challenge of most children of God is retaining consistency in their convictions about the precepts of the Lord. God's precepts often find interpretation in the pseudo-policy of the government and the prevailing perception in the society. Whereas, the king's policies are given to change, depending on changes in socio-economic value...