| “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.” – Proverbs 9:9 |
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| NEVER STOP BEING COACHABLE The wise person understands they DON’T know all they need to know! They are wise because they know that they don’t know! From the beginning of the Book of Proverbs, the WISE are LOOKING to LEARN and to KEEP LEARNING. Proverbs 1:5 says, “A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.” Opposite of the WISE is the FOOL and the fool is a “know it all” and they literally resist the thought of continually learning. While you (and even the best teachers) can’t teach a fool anything the wise are teachable and have a hunger to learn as much as they can! While we describe them as a LEARNER, maybe a great word to describe the WISE is they are COACHABLE! Being coachable means one can learn and improve! As you read over Proverbs 9:9 “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning,” how do you access yourself? Would you say you have the mindset of being teachable and desirous of learning more??!!! What might teachers and/or preachers/or and coaches or even parents answer? Question: When was the last time you learned something for the first time? Question: Does God see a COACHABLE person when He is working with/on you? Verse to DATE the Word on September 9 (9/9) is Proverbs 9:9. It says, “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.” Bonus – from John Wooden – “Always be learning, acquiring knowledge, and seeking wisdom with a sense that you are immortal and that you will need much knowledge and wisdom for that long journey ahead. Know that when you are through learning, you are through.” Continue strong learning by being Teachable. And remember to DATE THE WORD! |