The religious leaders tried everything they could think of to stop the Apostles from preaching the Gospel. It was interesting to see a Pharisee provide some wisdom to the situation when he addressed the Sanhedrin in Acts 5:39, But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourself fighting against God. People have tried to distort and stop the Gospel from spreading, but even after 2,000 years the light still finds a way through the dark. You can fight God’s will all you want, but in the end, God’s plan is perfect.

Few people like to ask for help and even fewer like correcting instruction from someone else. But Proverbs 19:20 says, Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Only a fool rejects wise counsel from others. God places people in our lives to help guide us and move us in the right direction. Be humble, accept it, and be thankful for it.