“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.”–Proverbs 12:1
Being teachincable is a vital quality every person should have — yet it’s so rare. Both pride and low self-esteem make us resistant to instructions and offended at critism, even the constructive kind. I myself struggle with this, and when I do it hinders my growth.
When we refuse to listen to any kind of feedback or critisim we cheat ourselves. Knowing who we are in Christ will make us wise and humble, and when we’re wise and humble we’ll become more teachable.
The Bible teaches us that since we are loved, valued and forgiven, we don’t need to fear our short commings since our faliures don’t affect God’s love for us. So when someone points out something wrong in our life we can know that doesn’t determin our value.
We also should be open to being teachable since only God knows everything and we know comparitively nothing. It’s hard when our longest-held or most fundimental belifes are challenged, but we must remain open to correction and growth.
Psalms 147:4-5
He determines the number of the stars;
he gives to all of them their names.
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;
his understanding is beyond measure.
We must, above all, be open to what we read in the Bible. To not be open to what God has given us in the Bible will lead us down a dangerous road.
Being open to correction will not only help us grow closer to God, but will also help us have healthy relationships with others. May The Holy Spirit help us to have teachable hearts.
“Who has measured the Spirit of the Lord,
or what man shows him his counsel?
Whom did he consult,
and who made him understand?
Who taught him the path of justice,
and taught him knowledge,
and showed him the way of understanding?”–Isaiah 40:13-14
Anna Sojourning 
Thanks for this new post. It is good to see it in your blog. I’m thankful every day that the Lord hasn’t given up on me. I keep wondering why it is taking me so long to learn some of the lessons that he is trying to teach me, but I recognize that it is probably my own selfish pride that keeps me focused on my own mental abilities and the fleshly passions of my heart, which like Paul still direct some of my momentaryactions. But this struggle keeps me humble, which makes me teachable. I’ve written a new statement about this process on my website under the title “Meditation” that you may find to be interesting. Checkit out. Please keep in personal touch with me. I’m interested in what the Lord is doing in your ministry and that of your husband. May the Lord bless you both with a great week. Bob
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