In what ways can we implement God's counsel in our daily lives? Living by God’s Counsel Jeremiah 23:22 says, “But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them from their evil ways and their evil deeds.” God’s pattern is clear: stand in His presence, listen, speak His truth, and walk away from sin. Here’s how to weave that pattern into everyday life. Standing in His Council: Giving God Your Ear First • Start each morning with unhurried Scripture reading. (Psalm 1:1-2) • Pause to ask, “Lord, what are You showing me about Yourself, about me, about today?” • Keep a journal of key verses the Spirit impresses on you. • Throughout the day, return to those verses; let them set the tone for decisions and conversations. (James 1:22) Receiving His Word as Absolute Truth • Recognize every verse as “God-breathed” and fully reliable. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) • Reject the temptation to filter Scripture through feelings or culture; instead, filter feelings and culture through Scripture. • Memorize strategic passages that address current struggles—lust, worry, anger, envy—so His counsel is on your tongue when temptation whispers. Proclaiming His Words to Others • Speak truth naturally in daily conversation (“I read this morning that…”) rather than saving it for “church talk.” • Encourage family members with verses that fit their circumstances. • When the Spirit nudges, share the gospel plainly and kindly. (2 Timothy 4:2) • Let visible obedience back up verbal witness—good deeds light the way for truth. (Matthew 5:16) Turning From Evil Ways—Personal and Public • Daily self-examination: “Lord, show me any offensive way in me.” Respond immediately with repentance. (2 Chronicles 7:14) • Break patterns of sin decisively—delete the app, block the site, end the gossip cycle. • Refuse passive participation in sin around you; graciously expose darkness by living differently. (Ephesians 5:11) • Invite accountability from a trusted believer who will ask hard questions and celebrate victories. Practical Daily Checklist 1. Read one Bible portion, write one takeaway, pray one specific application. 2. Speak one verse aloud to someone—spouse, child, co-worker, stranger. 3. Do one sacrificial act of service prompted by Scripture read that morning. 4. Review the day at night; confess sin immediately, thank God for every act of grace noticed. 5. Sleep with tomorrow’s reading bookmarked, ready for a fresh audience with God. Blessings That Follow Obedience • “He will be blessed in what he does.” (James 1:25) • “He is like a tree planted by streams of water… whose leaf does not wither.” (Psalm 1:3) • “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) Stand in His council. Hear. Speak. Turn. When those four rhythms become habit, God’s counsel moves off the page and into every moment of life. |
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