We should not omit careful thinking or belittle our God-given ability to reason. But we should not trust our own ideas to the exclusion of all others. We must not be wise in our own eyes but be willing to listen to and be corrected by God’s Word and wise counselors. Bring your decisions to God in prayer, use the Bible as your guide and then follow God’s leading. He will direct your paths by both guiding and protecting you. (reference Proverbs 3:5-6)