DAILY TEXT, From today Wednesday July 5, 2023, If someone righteous rebuke me, it would be like oil on my head (Ps. 141:5).

DAILY TEXT, From today Wednesday 5-July-2023, If someone just rebuked me, it would be like oil on my head (Ps. 141:5).

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Wednesday July 5

If someone righteous rebukes me, it will be like oil on my head (Ps. 141:5).

In the Bible we find examples of people who accepted the advice, and God blessed them for it. Let's look at the case of Job. Although he wanted to please God, he was not perfect. When he was under a lot of pressure, he said things that weren't right. And that is why he received direct advice from Elihu and Jehovah. What was Job's reaction? He said, "I spoke without understanding." And he added: “I take back what I said and repent in dust and ashes” (Job 42: 3-6, 12-17). He was humble and accepted Elihu's advice even though he was a much younger man than he was (Job 32:6, 7). Humility also helps us to follow advice, even when we think we don't need it or when the person giving us advice is younger than us. Who doesn't need to keep cultivating the fruit of the spirit and keep improving as a teacher? w22.02 11 par. 8; 12 para. 12.

How should we view the advice we receive?

Let's see the advice as a sample of God's love. 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. And, as Hebrews 12:9, 10 says, he "he does it for our benefit."

What should we focus on when we are given advice?

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. Sure, someone who gives advice should strive to give it in a way that makes it easy to accept (Gal. 6:1).d But if we're the ones receiving the advice, we need to focus on the message, even if we don't think we're getting it. they gave 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 his shortcomings and benefit from what he told me? It would be good if we found a way to take advantage of any advice we are given (Prov. 15:31).

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 she gives 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.

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