Is there an area of your life, with which you do not need Biblical directives, Christian leadership, spiritual counsel?
The fact is that salvation is a WHOLE person reality. Salvation and a right relationship with God include every area of our life, such as finances, health, vocation, recreation, associations, relationships, entertainments, commitments, desires, fears, academics, economics, social, political, private, public and of course, spiritual.
Even if a person knows all of the basic factors necessary for success, there is always the need for Divine enlightenment. This is where Biblical counsel comes into the process of life, especially Christian life. Remember, salvation is a whole work of God for the whole life. We are told to present our body as a living sacrifice to God. We are told to walk (live) our lives in the light of God's word and walk in the power of God's Spirit. We are told to obey God in everything and to do that which is pleasing in His sight. We are told to cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit. We are told to walk in His steps. We are told to be of one mind with God and fellow believers. Salvation is a whole work for the whole person.
Though all of the temporal and natural factors are evident, there is the hidden dangers and opportunities that only God knows. Though a person has an understanding of the external conditions surrounding a decision, they may not have insight to their own personal condition, or they may be too close to a situation to make a wise decision. Counsel from a mature, knowledgeable, wise, Bible believing Christian is essential.
Even if the counseling does not provide new or different information, it is better to have our plans confirmed with Divine insights. Counseling is a major part of Biblical and Christian living, in spite of the fact that few people actually seek it. Refusal to obey God's directives does not negate our accountability to seek and obey God's plan.
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