The Power of Listening to Good Advice



Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. Proverbs 19:20 NIV


In the book of Exodus 18, Moses had a tough job leading the Israelites through the wilderness. He spent long hours every day solving their disputes. His father-in-law, Jethro, saw how exhausting this was and gave him advice: Moses should share the work by appointing trustworthy leaders to handle small cases, leaving him to focus on the bigger issues.


Moses followed Jethro’s advice, and it worked! He could lead better, and the people were happier. This story teaches us how important it is to listen to good advice, especially from those God puts in our lives.


1. Good Advice Prevents Big Problems

If Moses had continued working alone, he would have burned out, and the people would have suffered. Jethro’s advice saved him from exhaustion and made the system more efficient.


In the same way, listening to experienced people can help us avoid mistakes that could grow into serious problems. Proverbs 15:22 says, “Plans fail without advice, but they succeed with many counselors.” When we ask for advice, we often find solutions we didn’t see before, saving ourselves from unnecessary trouble.


2. God Speaks Through Others

Jethro’s advice wasn’t just practical; it was God-given wisdom. Sometimes, God uses other people to guide us, even if they’re not perfect.


Proverbs 19:20 says, “Listen to advice and accept correction, and in the end, you will be wise.” Ignoring good advice can make us miss the solutions God provides through others. Whether it’s a mentor, a leader, or a friend, God often uses them to help us move forward.


3. Know Your Limits

Moses was chosen by God, but even he didn’t have all the answers. By listening to Jethro, he admitted his limits and found a better way to lead.


Proverbs 3:5–6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don’t depend on your own understanding. In all your ways, submit to Him, and He will guide your path.” Accepting our limits takes humility, but it allows us to see blind spots and take better approaches to challenges.


4. Respect the Wisdom of Elders

Jethro was Moses’ father-in-law, showing how important it is to respect advice from parents and elders. Ephesians 6:1–2 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother.”


Our parents don’t have to be perfect to give good advice. Their life experience often provides valuable lessons. Even if their advice doesn’t fully match our plans, listening to them can help us make better decisions.


Prayer: Lord, help me to be humble and open to wise advice. Show me how to recognize Your guidance through others, and teach me to trust Your plans for my life. Amen.


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Author: Minister Lucas Kaaya

Telegram: @Bibleverse

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