Seeking Advice

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.
(Proverbs 12:15)

Because I know I'm right, I don't usually even bother to ask other people what they think; much less listen to them. That makes me a fool.

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
(Proverbs 13:10)

I have even been accused of arguing for the sake of arguing! Instead of arguing with everyone who has a different oppinion, I need to listen.

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
(Proverbs 15:22)

Perhaps this is why I've never had a long term project to succeed?

The verses above are recommended for consederation in part of the of the Crown Financial course I'm currently enrolled in. It's a funny thing, good Biblical advice about how to handle finances seems to reach into all aspects of life.

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
(Proverbs 17:16)

There's no point in spending money on any kind of education; if you don't have the desire to learn. I pray that God will increase my desire to learn, ability to understanding, and willingness to apply these lessons. (Perhaps I can become somewhat less of a fool.)