Increase my character before increasing my authority

As I continue to work with the women the Lord has placed into my life I am realizing more and more the authority that I have in their lives. They really want to know my opinion on life choices, on dating, how to deal with their parents, and how to handle a difficult (slightly crazy) friend. There is this temptation (not always) for me to answer them out my own judgments, my selfish motivation, and my pride. I love when people need my advice, but the reality is I need to make sure they are learning to trust their own judgments over mine because I will not always be in their lives. Also, I need to make clear that as hard as it may seem...I AM NOT ALWAYS RIGHT! I am thankful for this awareness God has given me to make sure I am in check with His will. It has made me recognize how easy it would be to take advantage of those around me and why people in authority can quickly get off track when their pride takes over. As I sit today praying for the women I am working with and for other relationships the Lord has given me a powerful voice in, I find myself praying that the Lord increases my character before he increases my authority anymore. For me to really do this ministry well it is more important that God increases my integrity, selflessness, and humility because I know the extent of my own brokenness and sinfulness. It is so vital for me to spend time daily in his word and praying so that I do not forget He is the source of the wisdom.