It is often the case that when it comes to giving advice to others, we can offer wise and practical directions and solutions to their problems.
But when we are faced with our own problems, we may not seem to be able to have any ideas.
Then it will be others who will be offering advice to us, and it will be up to us to decide what options we would want to take.
So when it comes to other peoples problems, we are able to give an objective opinion because we are not personally involved in it.
But when it comes to our own problems, we are swamped with subjective views and emotional attachments.
When the mother and the brothers of Jesus came looking for Him, they probably had emotional concerns about Him.
The response of Jesus brings about clarity and objectivity to the situation and to the relationship between Him and His mother and brothers.
The teaching of Jesus is that family relationships, as well as other relationships, must be founded and rooted in God’s Word and God’s will.
Similarly, when we give or receive any advice with regards to problems and difficulties, may the Word of God speak to us first.
Then any advice or suggestions will lead to doing God’s will with clarity and objectivity.