"Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is The Lord's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:20-21 (NIV)
This proverb is a moral statement or illustration of Solomon which makes the point that integrity is better than wealth and wisdom is gained by listening to wise council. Man's plans should always consider God's purpose. Human preparation is always subject to God's will. (Proverbs 16:1)
Most of us want what we want, and we go after it. Our poorly thought out plans do not take into account the advice of others or the previous instruction of our teachers. Our plans, spoken or silent, do not consider the will of God. We should listen to wise council and pray, before we plan and act. Plans that leave God out probably will not succeed. The best plans of man are those which demonstrate our love for our fellow man and those which give God glory. If our plans are for our own benefit, pleasure, or personal gain, then they are based upon worldly pursuits. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these other things will be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33) We were all put here for a purpose, let's pray and make sure that our plans and actions are to accomplish God's purpose for our lives.
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