WHO'S YOUR COUNSEL?

​ Ahithophel
II Samuel 16:23
And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counseled in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and Absalom.
 In times of trouble/warfare, you must make sure you’re around those you can trust. Do they have the same agenda? Do they put the Lord first? Does their counsel line up with the Word of God or are they telling you what you want to hear because you’re going to find a way to do your own will regardless of what the Lord says? The word says that in the last days they will have itching ears and will heap to themselves their own teachers. The word also commands us not to stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scornful. Are you standing in the way of someone that no matter what you say they are going to rationalize sin?
Ahithophel was a well known counselor to the king and turned away to serve the son of David, Absalom when he was so sure the multitude had turned to serve him as well. Because of the way that it was done and because of the favor on David’s life, the Lord turned the counsel of Ahithophel to nothing as David had requested.
What does the word say? Ahithophel told Absalom to go and sleep with David’s wives. That was a sin. Yes, Absalom did it because it was something he wanted to do, not just because he was counseled to do it. We are in the days now where many will not endure sound counsel. Do you want the truth? Are you willing to apply the truth to your life even if it means losing some things? Is your counsel where they are supposed to be in Christ? Are they seeking righteousness? Know the word and hide it in your heart even when faced with making tough decisions and letting some people go. Then stand on your most holy faith and let the Lord do His job.
 
-A GodChaser