2 Samuel 16

Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if one had inquired at the oracle of God. So was all the advice of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. v.23






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Even godly men can deceive us. Ahithopel was regarded as a man who gave advice as if speaking God's words. Even King David believed that. And maybe his advice was God given. He wasn't called a prophet so it's hard to tell. Yet the advice he gives Absalom is horrific that he should sleep with David's concubines in the sight of all Israel. Sometimes leaders know who and how they can take advantage of those that trust them. It sometimes gets to the point that no matter how ridiculous the advice is they're blind to truth and see it as good and right. Hopefully David asked God to discern man's advice no matter how great of an advisor or man he seemed. Pray too to see God'd counsel first before you go running to man.


How has something like this happened to you? Believing a lie or scheme of someone you trust only to be hurt by them? How have you ever taken advantage of someone's trust of you?