It seems to me that Christians are all too eager to jump in with advice.
There is a great saying in Spanish. The translation is, "No one knows what is really in the pot- only the spoon that stirs it!"
When approached with a request, the Brother or Sister must be prayerfully available to the Holy Spirit. Often the best thing is to listen and pray. Sometimes the reminder of the most familiar verses is what is needed. Other times, the Lord may bring to mind a word of wisdom or some firm exhortation.
All too often folks charge in where angels fear to tread. Advice is one thing. Holy Spirit counsel is another.
In our women's Bible study, we have a policy that I faithfully enforce: if someone wants to bare her soul and share a matter, no one else may jump in and start trying to help by giving advice. Often such a thing is a ministry of spiritual death and cripples the listener in the very area that needs healing or release.
I do not cheapen the experience of those who have gone before. I have a dear friend who is now in her eighties and from childhood has truly been a Soldier of The Cross. I have never asked her for an opinion or for advice, but she has often volunteered these to me. We have been prayer partners and have shared the Lord with each other for many, many years. I have listened carefully to everything she has said, including her suggestions about my marriage, my hair, my bible teaching and my travels.
Those who are hungry for the Lord will seek out those who are following hard after Him. Those who are occupied with Him and are determined to let Him have His way in the deepest places, are also attracted to Wisdom and will not spout off casually.
There is a difference between a multitude of counselors and a crowd of advisors.
His sheep hear His voice.