The Day King Absalom Followed Bad Advice 2 Samuel 16:15-17:23 · Jul 3 · Robert Furrow
This video discusses the importance of seeking wise counsel and avoiding ungodly advice, using the story of King David and his advisors Ahithophel and Hushai. It emphasizes the impact of bad advice and the need to trust in God's guidance. The message encourages viewers to seek counsel from those who align with biblical principles and highlights the power of God working behind the scenes.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction 01:34 Ahithophel, a friend and trusted advisor of David (Psalm 41:9) 02:11 1st Principle - When you sin, you never do it in a vacuum, you never know who it will affect or how it will affect them 03:04 Hushai, a friend who started fleeing Jerusalem with David 04:28 The importance of good advice - #1 The counsels of the wicked are deceitful (Proverbs 12:5) 05:00 #2 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly (Psalm 1:1-2) 05:37 #3 Without counsel, plans go awry (Proverbs 15:22) 06:46 #4 He who heeds counsel is wise (Proverbs 12:15) 07:07 Absalom’s bad advice (2 Samuel 16:15-23) 13:52 More advice from Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:1-14) 21:25 God was answering David’s prayer (2 Samuel 15:31) 22:02 Hushai warns David to escape (2 Samuel 17:15-23) 28:39 2nd Principle - Do not say I will do him just as he has done to me, I will render to the man according to his work (Proverbs 24:29) 29:34 There is safety in a multitude of counselors, but not from the wicked or ungodly 32:12 God was at work behind the scenes. Just as He defeated the advice of Ahithophel, He can do the same for us 32:37 Closing prayer
