You can learn from other peoples experience, but you cannot successfully live your life based on another persons experience. We live in a world of several options which requires several careful decision. we were not created as robot, machines or puppets but as living beings capable of making decisions on their own. Life is a gift, a free gift indeed and we have a free will.
In life there are times challenge come our way and they seem like they are coming to overwhelm us, but when we see them through the word of God, we will realise they are stepping stones to the next level in live (Jn. 17:17).
For every challenge and choice you want to make in live, the word of God should be your guild. you are (not) a philosopher, you are a child of the Most high.
The word of God is the answer to all challenges, don't let your challenges lead you; be lead by God,
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