Wisdom spoke in Proverbs chapter 18:
17 The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
As well in Proverbs 11:
14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
In Matthew chapter 18 Jesus spoke:
15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.
16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’
17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.
18 “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
19 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.
20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
The above three passages make it perfectly clear that there are no lone rangers in the Kingdom. In addition, when establishing Truth in a situation it is important to seek counsel from people who walk in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Those people will be unbiased and will not allow falsehoods and illusions to guide you away from the Truth.
How do you know if your counselors, neighbors, or witnesses are appropriate to the matter? Inspect their fruit. On tax matters I ask my certified public accountant. On legal matters, I call my attorney. On Internet security I call my son-in=law who has multiple certifications in the area. On cabinet repair I call my son. On Spiritually sensitive matters I ask my wife. If it is a life-changing matter I wait on FATHER until HE speaks on the matter. I purpose to be led by THE SPIRIT in all matters and I do not hesitate to ask others who are gifted in the area needing clarification. The Holy Spirit will be the third witness when you are being told something that does not seem quite right. That is your cue to slow down and stop until HIS peace arrives. It could simply be timing.
The world continues to bombard us with lies, illusions, and worldly perceptions but the Truth is out there. We must protect ourselves in what we hear and see for it may not be the reality of the matter. There are those situations which arise that require us to seek confirmation before taking action thus your second witness may be the key to finding the Truth in the matter. There are many who are walking out their calling which qualify them to be a witness. There are some who try to give counsel and direction in areas that have nothing to do with their calling. They lack credibility.
You have been forewarned.