Have you ever said, “I don’t want your advice” to someone? Well, if that person is someone you trust, then you just shot yourself in the foot, because why would you not want to hear what they have to say? We often think our perspective is complete and the best, and therefore, what need do we have for the insights of others? But as life will teach us, we are better off asking others, “So what do you think?”

Illustration: Queen Elizabeth I’s formation of the Privy Council—her royal advisory board—when she ascended the throne.

Verses: Prov. 11:14; 15:22; 20:18; 24:5-6

Teacher: Jerry Wierwille