About This Quote
The writers of the Bible are constantly advising believers to learn from their mistakes. They are always telling us that we should listen to what someone has to say after that person has made their mistake. When one person fails, it should teach them how to succeed. Here, the writers are encouraging us to learn from our mistakes even though no one else should ever need to hear about them. It is far better to learn from your mistakes so you do not have to repeat them again and again.
Source: Love In The Time Of Cholera
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