Day 223 Stay Teachable | Proverbs 12:1

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"To learn, you must love discipline. It is stupid to hate correction." These blunt words from Solomon in Proverbs 12:1 cut straight to the heart of spiritual growth. What if the very thing we resist most—correction—is exactly what we need to flourish?

Join me as we explore the challenging but transformative concept of staying teachable. Growth isn't automatic; it requires humility cultivated through a teachable spirit. When we resist correction, we choose comfort over transformation, ultimately becoming spiritually stagnant. But those who welcome discipline demonstrate they value growth more than temporary ease.

A teachable person stands apart in today's defensive world. They don't argue with every critique or dismiss divine conviction. Instead, they lean into difficult feedback, recognizing that momentary discomfort leads to lasting wisdom and maturity. Today's episode challenges you to ask God to search your heart and reveal areas where you might be resisting His shaping influence.

This short but powerful meditation provides practical guidance for maintaining a soft, receptive heart in a world that celebrates self-sufficiency. Whether you're facing criticism at work, feeling convicted during Bible study, or struggling with feedback in relationships, these insights will help you transform correction from something to avoid into something to embrace.

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Today is day 223, stay Teachable.
From Proverbs, chapter 12,verse 1, from the New Living
Translation To learn, you mustlove discipline.
It is stupid to hate correction.
That's blunt language fromSolomon and exactly what we need
sometimes.
Growth isn't automatic.
It requires humility, andhumility is cultivated through a

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teachable spirit.
Most people don't enjoycorrection, but if you avoid it,
you'll end up spirituallystagnant.
When you welcome discipline,you show that you value growth
more than comfort.
You're saying I'd rather beshaped than stay the same.
A teachable person doesn't arguewith every critique.
They don't dismiss God'sconviction.

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They lean in even when it'shard, because they know the end
result is wisdom and maturity.
So today, ask God to searchyour heart.
Lord, is there an area whereI'm resisting correction?
Write down what he reveals andtake one step to align with his

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leading.
Pray with me, father, god.
Keep my heart soft andteachable.
Help me welcome your disciplineand listen when others speak
truth into my life.
I want to grow more like youevery day In Jesus' precious
name, amen.
Well, that's all for today, butI'll be back tomorrow with more

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Intro and outro music by WestonMcCurry Until tomorrow, I'm
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