(箴言 15:22)
“不先商議，所謀無效．謀士眾多，所謀乃成。”
當我們在人生中制定計劃時，無論是關於工作、學業或是生活的打算，通常都會面對兩種情況與結果。經文中所提到的商議，在希伯來文的語境中，是指一種非常親密、緊密且同心的諮詢。這好比一群人圍成一個小圈子，正積極地交換意見。若是略過這種深度的商議，僅憑一己之見盲目執行，計劃便極易失敗，甚至落得支離破碎的下場。
相反地，若我們身邊有眾多謀士，計劃就容易成功。這裡所說的謀士眾多，未必是指尋找大量的人，而是指從不同的層面與角度審視事情，使計劃變得更加立體且豐富。如此集思廣益所制定的計劃將會非常穩健，不易受挫。而我們生命中最強大、最卓越的謀士，其實就是聖靈。因此，在做出任何決定之前，最重要的是先與神商量，透過禱告尋求祂的指引。神會帶領我們前行的方向，也會指引我們該向身邊哪些朋友、家人或弟兄姊妹請教。
(Proverbs 15:22)
“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.”
When we make plans in our lives, whether regarding work, academics, or personal intentions, we usually face two different situations and outcomes. The term counsel mentioned in the scripture refers to a very intimate, close, and united consultation in the Hebrew context. It is like a group of people gathering in a small circle, actively exchanging ideas. If we skip this kind of deep consultation and blindly execute based solely on our own thoughts, the plan will easily fail or even fall apart completely.
On the contrary, if there are many counsellors around us, the plan is more likely to succeed. The multitude of counsellors mentioned here does not necessarily mean seeking out a vast number of people, but rather examining things from different levels and perspectives to make the plan more multidimensional and rich. A plan developed through such collective wisdom will be very stable and not easily frustrated. The greatest and most extraordinary counsellor in our lives is actually the Holy Spirit. Therefore, before making any decision, the most important thing is to consult with God first and seek His guidance through prayer. God will lead us in the direction we should go and show us which friends, family members, or brothers and sisters we should consult.
