Proverbs 15:23-24 (ESV)
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and a word in season, how good it is!
24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent,
that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
Those who provide biblical answers are a source of joy to others. We can become confused about our roles in marriage, how we parent, choices at work or school, how to be an effective friend, our investment into eternal things, how to love Jesus, and even the character of God and humanity. We live with the thoughts trapped in our minds all day, every day. Many wind up off the path of righteousness and in a ditch by relying solely upon themselves to navigate through life properly. The path of life keeps us away from destruction. When questions arise, how wonderful it is to receive sound and sensible instruction through the wisdom of another. It can be exhausting to minister to others, explaining truth while calming their fears, but the payoff is well worth it. The one who takes time to instruct and encourage others is like an oasis in the dry desert of doubt and unbelief.