…but many advisers make victory sure.  Proverbs 11:14

In February and March of 1776 General George Washington was literally chomping at the bit to invade Boston and fight the British to hopefully win a decisive battle, which the Continental Army desperately needed.

Nathaniel Greene and the rest of Washington’s council of war, on multiple occasions, convinced him not to.

Upon inspection of Boston after the British retreat (because of Washington’s brilliant strategy taking Dorchester Heights) it became apparent that it was indeed fortunate that he had listened to his advisers.  Boston was very well defended and his army could have met calamity attacking it.

I have been so fortunate as well, my council of war being my Dad.  On more occasions than I can recall, he has guided, influenced, and advised me in every manner known to a married business man.  Who knows what similar calamities would have befell my marriage, family, and my business with out him.

May we pray that Bush and Olmert have such council.

Concerning Chirac's response to Isreal's excessive use of force, I guess its understandable.

When one considers France’s history of IN-action in the face of aggression and conflict, any action would seem excessive.