When learning a new skill we should gather the best resources available to us. The owner’s manual provides detailed information on how something is put together and how to use it to its best potential. Wise counselors lead us to resolution of problems through understanding of their sources and the best ways to address our needs. Using anything but the best resources can lead us astray and cause damage.
Romans 16:19 says, “For your obedience is know to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil.” God has made the best resources available to us to live righteously and avoid the pitfalls of evil. He has given us His Word which is profitable to teaching us, correcting us, reproving us and for training us in righteousness. He has given His Spirit to those who believe. His Spirit resides within the believer to guide, teach, comfort and heal brokenness. We must continue to use these resources for what is good and do not learn the ways of evil. Then our lives will be light for others and praise to the Father.
Reluctant Retiree 