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Proverbs 20:18

No major purpose — not even warfare, which demands bold decisiveness — should be undertaken without good counsel. Planning with wise advisers leads to established purposes; rushing ahead alone leads to failure. This affirms the communal nature of wisdom: we are better together.

Memory phrase: Seek wise advice first.

Talk about it: Who is someone wise you can talk to when you have a big decision?

Prayer: God, help me always seek wise counsel before big decisions.

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