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Daily Devotion: Proverbs 13:10

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Proverbs 13:10   "Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom."

I think most everyone wants to look good when they make decisions in life. We want to be able to make good choices as we deal with life's issues. That's not necessarily a bad thing, unless our decisions are made solely for that very reason  - "I want to look good in front of others." Solomon had much to say about pride and we will see more as we travel through the book. But as a preview, let us know pride doesn't lead us to a good place.

A growing child says, "I don't need any help. I can do it on my own." A grown person who is led by pride continues to say, "I don't need any help. I can do it on my own." We do well if we learn that we do need help and it's okay to ask for it. In fact, wisdom comes by being well advised by others. Success is better achieved when we surround ourselves with wise counselors. The greatest counselor of all is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the Wonderful Counselor! "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left." (Isaiah 30:21) We do well if we learn to ask, then listen and follow our Lord's direction.

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