Strategy First: Obey Before You Engage
By Pastor Drake Hunter | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.”
~ Proverbs 16:25 (ESV) ~
Before acting, consider who is guiding you—God or man. The divine plan or human influence. Or, good versus bad influence.
We live in a world that prizes action. People, society, and negative influences often push us with "make the move," urging us to take a shot, trust our instincts, and do what feels right. This advice is everywhere, and on the surface, it seems empowering—even virtuous. But trusting feelings over God’s guidance can lead to uncertainty.
Remember Michel de Montaigne's words: “A lost soul without a well-established aim loses itself.” That’s chaos.
In genuine conflict, no...
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