Devotion

Warfare in ancient times required strategy, and strategy required the counsel of multiple perspectives. One person, no matter how brilliant, could not see all the angles. The same applies to every significant challenge you face: whether it is a business decision, a family crisis, a personal struggle, or a moral dilemma. The person who attempts to wage this battle alone will miss things. They will not see the trap because they do not have enough eyes. They will move in a direction that seems wise only to themselves. The person who brings together people of different experiences, perspectives, and insights is not showing weakness—they are showing wisdom. Victory is won through the convergence of multiple perspectives. This applies even more strongly to spiritual battles: we need the wisdom of the saints, the counsel of our brothers and sisters, the accountability of community.