Proverbs - Hearkening to Counsel

Proverbs 12:15

 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:

but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

                        When we are confident in ourselves we are most likely playing the fool.  If we are confident in the Lord’s counsel through His Word and basing our confidence upon His precepts we are wise.  When in a disagreement within yourself or with another maintain humility and be open to correction.  The Lord gives grace to the humble but resists the proud.

                        Listening to counsel is not the same as hearkening to counsel.  We can expose ourselves to the best bible studies, books and influences and still remain fools.  May the Lord give us the ability to hearken unto counsel - to adjust ourselves to the Lord’s counsel and take it as we would a prescription.