Walk with the Wise

Mike Smith
March 6^th, 2022
1 Kings 12:1-15

“The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.” —Proverbs 13:20 (CSB)

When making a big decision,

the

of others.

Wise Counsel should include

than my own.
1 Kings 12:6; Prov. 15:22
Wise Counsel should include a

than my own.
1 Kings 12:6; Prov. 19:20
Wise counsel should include a

than my own.
1 Kings 12:7; Prov. 12:15
Wise Counsel should include those with

.
1 Kings 12:8; Prov. 13:10

We often avoid the counsel because we know what we’re going to

, and we don’t want to

it.

One of the greatest gifts God has given us is the experience, knowledge, and
perspective of others.

CP Group Questions

Read 1 Kings 12:1-15 aloud. What was at stake in Rehoboam’s response to Jeroboam’s request?
Mike identified four kinds of counsel from this passage: Wise counsel should include those with (1) a different experience, (2) a greater familiarity, (3) a bigger perspective, and (4) nothing to gain. Briefly discuss the importance of each of these.
WARNING! Vulnerability ahead: Is anyone willing to share a foolish decision they’ve made that would likely have been avoided if you had sought counsel first?
When seeking direction, one of the greatest gifts God has given us is the experience, knowledge, and perspective of others. Do you have an example of a wise decision that was the product of seeking the counsel of others?
Paul tells us in Romans 8:28, “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” When facing a tough decision (or the consequences of a foolish decision in the past), why is important to remember this promise?