Life Coach Wisdom from the Proverbs

“Ointment and perfume delight the heart, and the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel.”

-Proverbs 27:9

In other words, the heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. When we sit down to talk to a real friend, during that process of communication, we reveal ourselves to one another. We say what we really think and make ourselves vulnerable to each another. The intimate relationship of true friends requires an open dialogue and trust.

When we ask for the advice from a friend, we trust that our friend has our best interest at heart. We don’t have to s...