STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE WHO GIVE WICKED ADVICE:
Psalm 1:1-2 (NLT) 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night.
WISE PEOPLE SEEK ADVICE: Proverbs 1:5 (ESV)
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
ADVICE HELPS PROVIDE SUCCESS TO THE NATION:
Proverbs 11:14 (TLB) Without wise leadership, a nation is in trouble; but with good counselors there is safety.
FOOLISH PEOPLE DO NOT LISTEN TO ADVICE:
Proverbs 12:15 (TLB) A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man listens to others.
GIVE ADVICE TO THOSE IN NEED:
1 Thessalonians 5:14 (AMP) And we earnestly beseech you, brethren, admonish (warn and seriously advise) those who are out of line [the loafers, the disorderly, and the unruly]; encourage the timid and fainthearted, help and give your support to the weak souls, [and] be very patient with everybody [always keeping your temper].
GOD’S ADVICE IS BEST:
Psalm 73:24 (CEB) You have guided me with your advice; later you will receive me with glory.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Words are like medicine; they should be measured with care for an overdose may hurt. Jewish Proverb
Sources:
- NLTse Bible Verse Finder, Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Database © 2005 WORDsearch Corp.
- Draper's Book of Quotations for the Christian World
