EVERY ONE HAS AN OPINION
In a world that is constantly shouting at us, we must be careful to heed to a particular voice,
In this age of social media once you have a media you have a voice whether or not they have the expertise to back it up. The moment a person mentions a struggle they're going through self-proclaimed expert s rush to solve problem.
Whether it comes from a person with a home remedy for every ailment or conspiracy theorist who always finds someone else to blame, u solicited advice can be unreliable_____ even when it's offered confidently and enthusiastically. But then again, not all suggestions are incorrect. it can be challenging to sort through conflicting thoughts and answers that seems to come all at once
Questions for Application
Share about a difficult time in your life when you were overwhelmed with advice from people around you.
How can we wisely handle advice recieved from unreliable sources? What can you do if the sources are your friends or family
SEEK WISE COUNSEL
For especially significant and seemlingly life-changing choices, while it may feel like admitting a lack of knowledge, recognizing that you need outside help is inherently wise, particularly when making decisions that impact other people.
In our day, it seems everyone with a platform claims to be an expert. It is critical for people to know how to discern whose voice to trust ____ especially when talk-show hosts act as a relationship counsellor, radio DJs report pop culture gossip as news, and social media influencers do whatever it takes to get more views and likes following and even their rèsumè and qualifications don't guarantee their advice will gave intended consequences.
Instead of listening to the voices talking the loudest, we should listen to experienced people who offer wiser counsel
QUESTION FOR APPLICATION
Where should we start when seeking counsel for a challenging situation?
Share a positive or negative experience you had when asking for advice. What did you learn as a result,
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