Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8100 The life of faith  »  8124 guidance  »  8131 guidance, results of

Wise counsel, advice and direction from God or his servants, if carefully followed, will enrich and benefit those to whom it is given.

Guidance resulting in military victory

2 Samuel 5:17-20 pp 1 Chronicles 14:8-11 See also Joshua 6:1-21; Joshua 8:1-22; Judges 6:33-7:25; 2 Samuel 5:22-25 pp 1 Chronicles 14:13-16

Guidance resulting in safety

Matthew 2:1-23

Guidance resulting in personal benefit

2 Samuel 2:1-4 See also Genesis 24:10-27; Genesis 41:1-49; 2 Kings 5:1-14

Guidance resulting in the appointment of leaders

Acts 13:1-3 See also 1 Kings 19:15-21; Luke 6:12-16; Acts 1:15-26

Guidance inspiring confidence

Acts 23:11 See also Genesis 46:1-7; Acts 18:9-11

Guidance resulting in spiritual growth

Proverbs 9:9 See also Exodus 16:1-30; 1 Kings 19:3-18; Acts 9:1-19

Guidance eliciting praise and worship

Daniel 2:19-23 See also Exodus 14:15-15:21; 2 Samuel 7:1-29; Psalm 73:23-28

Guidance leading to obedience

Genesis 12:1-5 See also Genesis 6:9-22; Judges 6:11-27

Guidance disregarded

Matthew 19:16-22 pp Mark 10:17-22 pp Luke 18:18-23 See also Genesis 3:1-6; 1 Kings 22:1-38

See also

1020  God, all-knowing
1180  God, wisdom of
5605  warfare
5779  advice
8281  insight
8347  spiritual growth
8453  obedience
8622  worship
8664  praise
8718  disobedience