Christ Our Counselor

Isaiah 9:6-7

I. A Needed Counselor

A. We are incapable of ordering our own lives. – Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 12:15, 14:12

B. We are easily deceived.

1. By ourselves – Jeremiah 17:9

2. By the Devil – II Corinthians 4:3-4; 11:3

3. By the world – Psalm 1:1; Romans 12:2

C. We need the sure counsel of Christ. Proverbs 3:5-6

II . A Competent Counselor

A. He is the all-wise Christ. – I Corinthians 1:30

B. He knows all about us and our need. – John 2:24-25

III. A Concerned Counselor

A. He loves us. – John 15:9

B. He identifies with us in our every need. – Hebrews 4:15-16

IV. An Available Counselor

A. He invites all to come. – Matthew 11:28

B. He will not turn anyone away. – John 6:37

V. A Faithful Counselor cp II Tim. 2:13

A. In pointing out the problem

B. In prescribing the cure and giving guidance

1. Through His Word – Psalm 119:24

2. Through prayer – Matthew 7:7-8

3. By His Spirit – Isaiah 11:2

4. Through circumstances – Psalm 32:8

5. Through Christian brethren – Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, 27:9

Conclusion - One must follow the counsel of Christ to profit from it. – Proverbs 1:30-33