“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” — Proverbs 1:8, NIV
In life, there may be times when we can seek knowledge and guidance from others in our lives. We can take these opportunities to learn from others who may know more than us.
For example, perhaps we have a mentor in our field who offers us advice and insights. Maybe we have to consult with a medical professional about how to take care of our physical or mental health. Maybe, we are going through a hard time in life and seek the expertise of someone who has gone through a similar experience.
However, when we learn from others, we must ensure we are weighing what we know is true with the words from others. It is important that whenever we take information it is from a reputable source and we use discernment. For example, if you want to learn about dance you would likely seek counsel from a dancer rather than a professional in another field such as nursing or criminal justice.
Although it is important to learn from others, we must know there is a time and place. In a classroom or through discussions is a great way to learn and grow. However, we must be careful when turning to things like social media to make sure we are not being distracted from the truth or being led with false information.
There is so much wisdom we can learn from the instructions of others, especially those further along in their Christian walks.