DAILY TEXT, Today's Sunday February 26, He who listens to the correction that gives life has his home among the wise (Prov. 15:31).

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Sunday February 26

He who listens to life-giving correction has his home among the wise (Prov. 15:31).

Jehovah wants the best for us (Prov. 4:20-22). When he gives us advice through his Word, a Bible publication, or a mature brother, he shows us that he loves us (Heb. 12:9, 10). Let's focus on what they tell us, not how they tell us. Sometimes it may seem to us that the person who gave us advice did not do it in the best way. Of course, the one who gives advice should strive to give it in such a way that it is easy to accept (Gal. 6:1). But, if we are the ones who receive the advice, we must focus on the message, even if we think that it was not given to us in the best way. We might ask ourselves, “Even though I don't like the way the person gave me the advice, is he right? Can I overlook your shortcomings and benefit from what you told me?" It would be nice if we could find a way to take advantage of any advice we are given. w22.02 7:13, 14.

ASKING FOR ADVICE BRINGS BENEFITS

Why is it good that we ask for advice?

The Bible encourages us to ask for advice. Proverbs 13:10 says: "Wisdom accompanies those who ask for advice." And what a great truth that is! Those who ask for advice rather than wait for it often make more spiritual progress. So let's take the initiative and ask for advice.

In what situations could we ask for advice?

In what situations might we ask someone in the congregation for advice? Let's see some. 1) A sister asks an experienced publisher to go with her to teach a class and then asks what she can do better. 2) A single sister wants to buy some pants, so she asks a mature sister to give her honest opinion on the ones she has chosen. 3) A brother is having his first public talk in the congregation and asks an experienced speaker to listen carefully when he presents it and then gives him some suggestions. Even those who have been giving talks for many years do well to ask other brothers for advice and put it into practice.

What should we do to benefit from the advice?

Surely, in the coming weeks or months we will all receive some advice, be it direct or indirect. When that happens, let's remember what we've seen in this article: let's be humble, let's focus on what they tell us—not how they tell us—and put it into practice. No one is born wise. But, if we listen to the advice and accept the discipline, the Bible promises that we will become wise (Prov. 19:20).

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