"God helps those who help themselves."
We've all heard it. And it is probably the most quoted statement that is attributed to the Bible, but is not actually found there. It has been credited to both Ben Franklin and a columnist from the late 1600s named Algernon Sidney.
The quote is a poetic way of saying "I can do it myself."
Sound familiar? How many times have we all thought that we shouldn't "bother" God or other people with our problems because we can handle them or we don't want to bother them with our issues?
Proverbs 11:14, however, directs us differently.
"Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances." (Message translation)
Wise counsel is important. Next to going to God, wise counsel is imperative to making it through the trials of life. Vs 14 says that your chances are better with it, which means your chances are WORSE without it.
Set your pride aside for the greater good of your life. You'll be happy you did.
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