Which combination describes prudent social interaction and counsel?

• A. Be in peace with many, but have only one counselor.
• B. Be in conflict with most people, and rely on one counselor.
• C. Avoid peace and rely on yourself alone.
• D. Only seek counsel from strangers.

Answer: (B)

Prudent social interaction and counsel hinge on balancing how you relate to others with who you turn to for guidance. The idea is to keep healthy boundaries in your relationships while leaning on a trusted source of wisdom to help you navigate decisions.

This option fits best because it emphasizes maintaining boundaries with most people (not getting pulled into every influence) while choosing to rely on one counselor who you trust. Having a single, dependable source of counsel provides consistency and reduces the noise of conflicting advice, helping you stay anchored in wise, steady guidance.

Other approaches are less prudent because they either invite too many conflicting voices, place too much trust in yourself alone, or overload you with advice from strangers. A trusted, singular counselor offers clear direction, while prudent boundaries keep your social life from becoming chaotic.