Hey Bible readers, I'm Tara Lee Cobble, and I'm your host for the Bible recap.

Have you ever watched the first round of the show, American Idol?

There are always a handful of contestants who are trying their best, but it's clear

that they are on the wrong career path.

If only they had someone in their life would be honest with them.

Unfortunately they have to make some big mistakes that in front of loads of people know less,

and only then will they hear the truth for the first time.

I've made mistakes like this too.

Just last month a friend sought me out for some advice and I made a few suggestions

which she thought were great.

Then I said, before you act on my advice would you mind if I asked someone else I know

who's a professional and has actually dealt with this a few times before?

She agreed so I called the professional, I shared my friend's situation and my brilliant

proposed solution.

Without pause, the professional replied by saying something along the lines of, that is

terrible advice, never do that.

I had to laugh at myself.

The council I thought was so great that my friend also appreciated the pro just dumped

cold water all over it.

And the suggestion she offered instead was brilliant.

Suddenly the gaps in my advice were glaringly obvious.

Her wisdom was not only helpful to my friend, but to me as well.

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