Today: [2 Samuel Chapter Seventeen]: Defeating the Counsel of the Ungodly. The nation of Israel is in civil war. One of the wisest men spoken of in the biblical narrative is counseling Absalom how to destroy David. In the midst of total chaos David has a devoted friend who is willing to risk his life and stand for what is right. When all seems lost the counsel of the ungodly is defeated and the scene is set for the destruction of Absalom. In your life you will have counselors who for all their wisdom will not guide you into the will of God. By following the example of David you will be brought through to safety and victory in your situation.