Person reflections/representatives of Christ

Exodus 18:19–20

 Now obey my voice; I will give you advice, and God be with you! You shall represent the people before God and bring their cases to God, and you shall warn them about the statutes and the laws, and make them know the way in which they must walk and what they must do.

Before we speak and act, let’s be sure that what we are saying and how we are saying it pleases God.  If we aren’t sure, then we should step back and seek his guidance as he will enable us to act and say all the right things; he will enable us to speak and act according to his will and purpose for each of our lives: our job (purpose) is to do what he tells us. 

Ignoring the advice

… God sent prophets to straighten them out, warning of judgment.  But nobody paid attention…” +2 Chronicles 24:17-19, MSG

When you’ve hear the same advice, criticism, or warning from more than one trusted, reliable, educated person, then maybe it is time to listen – maybe God is trying to tell you something.  So now would be a great time to seek God and ask him to show, (tell), you what your next steps should be, otherwise you might end up kicking yourself in the fanny for ignoring the warnings.

Please God

"I tell you, My friends, do not dread and be afraid of those who kill the body... But I will warn you whom you shall fear, fear Him Who, after killing, has power to hurl into hell (Gehenna); yes, I say to you, fear Him!" Luke 12:4-5 AMP

In other words: 

Do not - I repeat, do NOT - spend you life pleasing man; 

spend you life pleasing God!