Scripture tells us to seek wise counsel.
Proverbs 13:20 “Whoever walk with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”
But not all counsel is wise to receive. The wisdom of the world concerning spiritual things is like a poison that tastes sweet but will kill. The world has many deceptive arguments. Colossians 2:4 “I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument.” Something may seem to be wise and so some may call it good, but if the person who said it does not glorify God, beware.
1 Corinthians 3:19-20 “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”, 20 and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” So things of the Spirit, of morality and of philosophy belong to those who know and serve the Lord.
Remember that the most effective lies are couched in truth. So a worldly person may tell a truth, but that does not mean that all they say is truth? Avoid nice sayings that don’t glorify God. Didn’t the devil tempt Eve with a seductive offer but end of what He said led to death? All the wisdom needed in this life is found in the Scriptures given to us by the Lord God Almighty. (2 Peter 1:3) Avoid all teachings that don’t glorify God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) For example we may see a meme that states something like “Peace rules, spread it generously.” And while we all want peace on earth we know that the peace of God and the peace of the world are not the same (John 14:27). A guru may preach love and peace but his teaching ultimately leads to hell. (Proverbs 16:25) Any teaching, any religion, and any philosophy that teaches anything that seems good, but does not point to Jesus is a tool of the enemy. (Galatians 1:10) It entices people to follow a way that leads to death. The enemy does not care what a person believes in, as long as it is not Jesus. Because only Jesus saves. (1 John 5:12)
Brothers and Sisters, love and counsel each other. That pleases the Lord. Seek spiritual counsel from those who walk in the Spirit and know the Word of God. Care not for the counsel of the ungodly, but rather seek the counsel of the Lord from His Word and from those who love and serve Him. Beware sayings of the world, a venomous snake may not bite the first time, but only a fool keeps close association. Seek God. (Deuteronomy 4:29) Only the wisdom of God keeps us safe and that He generously will give it to those who seek Him for it. (James 1:5) He is good like that. Praise God!
Psalm 150:6 – Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
Micah 7:7 – But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will Hear me.
Micah 6:8 – He has shown you, Oh man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
Numbers 6:24-26 The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.