"Seek To Have Good Advice In Your Life"

Good morning all!
It is fantastic to see you all today!! I have a feeling you are seeing good changes in your life as a result of our study of Proverbs. Am I right? That's what studying the Word does...

So, let's get to work on getting a little wiser today. Let's look at chapter 6, verse 23 in the Message version:

Proverbs 6:23

"For sound advice is a beacon, good teaching is a light, moral discipline is a life path. "

To put this in context, the verses before this one speak about remembering and listening to your parent's advice. To "tie them around your neck" so you don't forget them. (We have heard that phrase alot, no?)

Now, some of us have been blessed with godly parents who have given us good advice. We didn't always listen when we were younger, but as we matured we've realized just how good their advice was! However, I know that some of you may have not had that experience and I want to speak to you right now - but you can all listen :). If your home/family life was not filled with good advice, you can make the choice to change that by the people that you choose to have in you life right now. Here are some ways:

1. Find a mentor: We have already talked about finding a mentor. The importance of having someone who can "speak into your life", because you have given them permission.

2. The company you keep: There are also the people you choose to be friends with; "hang out with". If you SURROUND yourself with successful, honest and moral people; the good advice will FLOW!!

3. Finally, you also have your "heavenly Father" who gives you incredible advice from His Word!

These are just some of the ways you can choose to bring good advice into your life. And as our bold print tells us, "Good advice is a beacon, and light, and moral discipline is a life path" (a journey and not just a destination). We should be "life learners" in the area of moral discipline!!

Make the choice to bring good advice into your life!