Seeking Wisdom

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.

Proverbs 11:14

Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

I look at this picture and I see a young boy looking to his father for guidance. Why do some of us lose this concept as we grow older? There's so much about wisdom in the book of Proverbs. I felt these were very important scriptures to share. With myself and so many of my peers graduating college looking to find our direction in life, we need to keep these verses in mind. We all can recall a time when we were teenagers and thought we knew what was best. Our parents didn't know what we were going through. They'd never understand. How could we be so foolish! I hear young adults everyday feel like they have to live a trial and error life. God gave us a blueprint for life. All we have to do is humble ourselves to accept it. I'm so glad that I've  usually been one to heed directions and take advice from elders. We feel that being a teenager or young adult and not knowing any better, it's okay to make mistakes. Some mistakes are inevitable, but so many can be avoided if we humble ourselves and seek wise counsel. We neglect God's Word on making wise decisions. God gave us parents and grandparents for a reason. You never get too old for your parents' advice. No wise parent will throw their child to the wolves as soon as they turn 18 or give them bad advice. We feel like older people can't relate to our situation, but Ecclesiastes 1:9 tells us that there is "nothing new under the sun." To say there is nothing new under the sun does not ignore inventions or advances in technology; rather, these innovations do not amount to any basic change in the world. In Solomon’s time, many advances took place in society, but, from the larger perspective of life, human nature has remained and always will remain the same.

Since there is nothing new under the sun they can relate to whatever we may be going through. Your situation isn't too far-fetched to get help from a parent, relative, or other wise individual. 

Most mistakes can be avoided if we slow down and stop thinking we have to do things on our own. Every generation shouldn't make the same mistakes. So as we go out into the world, listen and learn from older WISER people when it comes to aspects pertaining to finances, your career, family, and growing spiritually. Life is hard enough without adding the extra stress of thinking you have to go through it alone. Remember God didn't leave an area of your life uncovered in the Bible. He set us up for success. All we have to do is seek Him and be willing to obey. 

The explanation of Proverbs 11:14 in my Study Bible reads: a good leader needs and uses wise counsellors. One person's perspective and understanding is severely limited; he or she may not have all the facts or my be blinded by bias, emotions, or wrong impressions. To be a wise leader at home, church, or at work, seek the counsel of others and be one to their advice. Then after considering all the facts, make your decision.