Moses was raised in Pharaoh’s house, called by God to delivered God’s people, which He did; leads God’s people from bondage and is leading them to the promise land; and it is Moses that speaks to God face to face, participates in signs and miracles performed by God; and, yet Moses, when his father-in-law comes to him, Moses goes out to him, bows down to him, and kisses him.  They ask of each other’s welfare.  Moses knows no matter how important we are, or think we are, it still about the relationships with others, even a father-in-law.

This father-in-law, observing how if Moses continues doing things the way he is, will eventually wear out.  Therefore, he gives him good counsel.  But it is only wise counsel, if God approves.  AS part of the counsel given to Moses is probably the most important part of the counsel.  See if God commands it.  That should be our procedure as well.  Determine if it is good counsel and check with God.  When we give counsel, it should also be with the proviso: Does God approve.