We need to learn from others…
After these things, when the anger of King Ahasuerus had abated, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what had been decreed against her.
Esther 2:1(ESV)
We should practice foresight more than hindsight, because foresight protects us. However, the problem with foresight is that sometimes we cannot see that clearly.
To have foresight, we need to spend time developing our foresight skills. Since experience is the best teacher, we can either gain experience ourselves or learn from the experience of others. Learning from our own experiences, as valuable as that is, can also be painful. Learning from others can be equally beneficial and far less painful.
We need to learn from others, whether those whose lives are outlined in the Bible or those we intentionally seek out in our daily lives. Kings had a hard time learning from anyone. Part of their problem was listening to the advice of those who wanted to please the king rather than giving the king good advice. This is not a problem unique to kings. We need to make sure we do not make the same mistake.
Esther 2:1(ESV)
We should practice foresight more than hindsight, because foresight protects us. However, the problem with foresight is that sometimes we cannot see that clearly.
To have foresight, we need to spend time developing our foresight skills. Since experience is the best teacher, we can either gain experience ourselves or learn from the experience of others. Learning from our own experiences, as valuable as that is, can also be painful. Learning from others can be equally beneficial and far less painful.
We need to learn from others, whether those whose lives are outlined in the Bible or those we intentionally seek out in our daily lives. Kings had a hard time learning from anyone. Part of their problem was listening to the advice of those who wanted to please the king rather than giving the king good advice. This is not a problem unique to kings. We need to make sure we do not make the same mistake.
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