By pride comes nothing but strife, but with the well advised is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10 NKJV
I think I was about twenty-four years old when I realized most of what my parents, and other adults, had always said was right. For several years I had been acting as though they were idiots.
As an educated, professional, sometimes, even now, I have a hard time taking advice. Somehow, probably especially as a man, I tend to think that using someone else's opinion makes me look inferior. If I can't personally think for myself, then there must be something wrong with me.
I do recognize that this type of thinking is not Biblical. Throughout the Old and New Testaments we are told to seek wise counsel. "Two are better than one" according to Solomon's writings in Ecclesiastes. God has blessed me with many Christian friends, not just to provide me with company, but to offer me advise on the way I should go; to disciple me; and yes, even correct me when necessary.
Help us Lord not to forsake the Godly instruction of our Christian friends. And, we thank you for what you can do for us through them!
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I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end. 
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