Joshua 9:14 - The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of The Lord.
A woman thinks she knows what her husband is thinking and starts condemning him for his actions.
A man thinks he knows what the health issue is and doesn't go get checked by a doctor.
A leader thinks he knows what's best for people and decides a direction.
All made the same mistake. They decided without asking. They made the wisest choice in their heads, but without consulting those who have expertise in that answer. Out of an inflated sense of pride, call it arrogance, the made the decision without inquiring.
Inquiring minds want to know...so they ask. If it is arrogant to think we know what others are thinking, it's Extremely Arrogant to decide without asking God.
Too many decisions in our life are answered before we ask God. We choose who to date without asking Him, and end up in troubled relationships. We pick a career or college or location to live and miss out on the purpose He had in mind. And just like Joshua's case, we make a seemingly logical decision and end up in alliances with people that are agains God's wishes.
Learn how to ASK. Matthew 7:7 says: Ask and it will be given
Seek and you will find
Knock and the door will be opened
So ask God in prayer and listen to answers in your conscience. Seek answers in God's Word. Knock on the door of spiritual mentors who can speak His wisdom into your life. Before deciding, A.S.K.
And while we are at it, stop assuming you know what other are thinking, an quit being your own doctor or pastor, and don't decide for others without asking God first. You are not ask well informed as you think.
Learn from Joshua's lesson and inquire from God.. He knows a few things about the future ahead.