How do I give good advice to others? - Advice - TouchPoints

1 Samuel 3:19As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him, and everything Samuel said proved to be reliable.

People listened to Samuel because Samuel had something important to say. But Samuel had something important to say because he had a good adviser—the Lord God himself.

Philippians 4:8Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

In giving advice to others, have pure motives, point to God’s Word, and don’t use advice as an excuse to lecture. Pray about what you want to say, and have the other person’s best interests in mind. Words are like medicine; they should be measured with care, for an overdose may do more harm than good.

Psalm 1:1Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.

Following evil advice leads to sorrow and disaster, robbing us of joy and satisfaction. Godly advice leads to good results, enriching our joy.