YOUR COUNSEL MAY NOT BE NEEDED
©TRAILBLAZER AREGBESOLA BUNMI
We can always give our piece of advice to people on issues, and at the same time, we must learn how not to enforce our opinion on people. Don't be Lords over people.
I have seen persons who became cold-hearted towards others who refused to take heed to their pieces of advice. You have given your own opinion, you may follow it up with prayers if it will be needful.
I read a story online of a brother who rained curses on a sister just because she rejected his proposal. The guy was like if you don't marry me, you won't find anyone interested in you again.
Even Jesus never forced anyone to follow him.
I was surprised when I read 2 Samuel 17:23 where Ahithophel hung himself when his counsel was not followed. What an angry man!
That act of yours that always want people to do everything you say, to follow you without thinking twice is bewitchment. And bewitchment is not an attribute of a true Son of God.
Naomi could have forced Ruth and Oprah to follow her, but she left them to their opinions. Ruth made the decision on her own to follow Naomi and we know the rest of the story. It was glorious for her.
The lesson is that, do not enforce your opinion on people. You can only advise. The best you can do for the person is to pray that God convince such if you are sure that's the right thing.
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