Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice. Proverbs 12:15

Proverbs 12:15 Complete Jewish Bible

¹⁵ Fools suppose their way is straight,
    but the wise pay attention to advice.

Word of God for the Children of God

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.

Are We Learning From the Examples of Others?

I had a friend who was a very handy repairman. One day I discovered a leak in my plumbing and didn’t know how to fix it.

I went to him for advice, and he showed me how to fix the problem. His help saved me hundreds of dollars, avoiding water damage throughout my house.

Over the years, I have realized oft, the importance of learning from others’ experiences.

Observing others’ successes and mistakes can provide valuable lessons.

We often think we must figure everything out on our own, but wisdom invites us to learn from others.

Proverbs helps us see that surrounding ourselves with wise mentors and friends can profoundly help in our decision making and growth.

There were, times when I didn’t heed advice, and I faced hard consequences.

Ignoring a mentor’s caution about a business venture, for example, led to a financial loss.

Looking back, I can see how pride and stubbornness can cloud judgment, leading to avoidable mistakes. Learning from others calls for humility and openness, patience, recognizing that we don’t, wont, have all the answers.

God strategically, subtly, places people in our lives to guide and teach us.

In addition, the Bible is filled with stirring stories of people who had learned valuable lessons through their experiences—both good and bad. By observing their wise, foolish, examples, we gain insight into living wisely and faithfully.

Proverbs 3:5-8 Complete Jewish Bible

⁵ Trust in Adonai with all your heart;
do not rely on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him;
then he will level your paths.

⁷ Don’t be conceited about your own wisdom;
but fear Adonai, and turn from evil.
⁸ This will bring health to your body
and give strength to your bones.

In the name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;

Pray,

Psalm 14 Complete Jewish Bible

14 ⁽⁰⁾ For the leader. By David:

⁽¹⁾ Fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They deal corruptly, their deeds are vile,
not one does what is right.

² From heaven Adonai observes humankind
to see if anyone has understanding,
if anyone seeks God.
³ But all turn aside, all alike are corrupt;
no one does what is right,
not a single one.
⁴ Don’t they ever learn,
all those evildoers,
who eat up my people as if eating bread
and never call on Adonai?
⁵ There they are, utterly terrified;
for God is with those who are righteous.
⁶ You may mock the plans of the poor,
but their refuge is Adonai.

⁷ How I wish Isra’el’s salvation
would come out of Tziyon!
When Adonai restores his people’s fortunes,
Ya‘akov will rejoice, Isra’el will be glad!

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.

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