Opinion of Opinions

Everyone has an opinion about something it seems.

When something is wrong I dare say there are those who are ready, willing, and perhaps eager to "raise their hands high in the air waiting to be called on." I used to be like that. Perhaps I still am. But just because we have opinions or you might say pieces of wisdom probably based on experience via self or someone else, or based possibly on book (or these days internet) knowledge, just because we have these words, that we are so quick to pass on to someone else who looks helpless and in need of such grace, this doesn't mean we are correct in doing so.

What's wrong with having an opinion?

Nothing.

What's wrong with assumption?

Many things.

If we begin with assumption before passing on "our great knowledge" we may only cause harm rather than good.

Opinions are not bad. But they are not always correct. And just because you have experienced something that seems so similar to this person who is "in dire need", this does not automatically mean that your said advice pertains to this individual. I have been on both sides of this equation.

No, opinions are not bad. But it is this opinion that one should not be so quick to assume that "said advice" is truly the wisest kind. Going to other people for wisdom, for opinions, for advice, is not in itself wrong. But be careful. Don't be so quick to jump into the boat. People aren't perfect. God is.

It seems silly to bother with speaking on the problems of sharing opinions too quickly, especially since doing so is just another opinion. Who's to say this opinion is not also jaded? To this I say, before going to other people, or "sources" of this kind, go to the Wisest of All, Lord Jesus. He is the One who Understands. He has the wisdom you seek.


-Food for Thought MLC

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." Proverbs 9:10 ESV