The Book of Job brings us countless lessons. It is worth meditating on the story of Job. And some characters in this book are his 3 friends, who presented themselves amid Job’s tragedy when he lost everything (except his life and wife).

He was in the worst moment of his life. So, Job’s friends came to “console him” (because, in fact, there was no comfort, there was judgment and opinions). The youngest of them said: “I also will answer my part, I too will declare my opinion” (Job 32:17). So, he clarifies that he was declaring his opinion about what was happening to Job. They told Job that everything he faced, in the shape of trouble, was because of sin, but it was not because of that; we know the real reason through the story. Each one had an opinion, and none of them, in fact, managed to help him (on the contrary, they sinned so that, in the end, God guides Job to pray for his friends so that they would be forgiven).

And this book makes us think about how many people are ready to declare their opinion about everything in this life. We all have this tendency; we are critics of a review programme. And unfortunately, many people are captive to the opinions of others. For example, the person is getting married and unsure about her boyfriend and asks her friend: “What do you think of him?” But she’s not the one who’s going to marry him. It’s just that the person is insecure and wants confirmation.

Of course, advice is essential, but you should look for someone who knows about that subject. But even so, you must understand that faith differs from opinion. People have opinions, but God has the right word (it doesn’t change). So, if you want certainty, you don’t have to keep looking other people’s opinions. On social media, we have a significant opinion counter. “I want to know what the blogger says, what the podcast guys say, what Pastor A, B or C says.” And there’s always a contrary voice.

If you are young and have a father or mother, they advise you, and you must listen. “Advice” is different from “opinions”. You are learning from someone more mature or capable. Receiving the wisdom of the elders is intelligence. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t do this, because many young people would save themselves from problems if they listened to their parent’s advice. You should listen to people who love you, who have no interest in deceiving you. But you shouldn’t keep listening to what so-and-so says, what others say.

If someone asks for your opinion, you give it. But if no one asks, don’t be this person who is about to explode if you don’t open your mouth to give your opinion on a subject. And be careful with your dependence on others’ opinions. God will guide you. The Word of God will speak to you. He will guide you on what you have to do.

Ask God: “Do I do A, B, or don’t I do any?” Ask God. Ask for His direction. But God only speaks to those who have ears to hear.

Think about it through the video above.