Aug. 10, 2025

Day 223 Stay Teachable | Proverbs 12:1

Day 223 Stay Teachable | Proverbs 12:1

Send us a text "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 transfor...

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Season 2

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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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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome and Introduction

01:03 - Stay Teachable - Proverbs 12:1

01:29 - Prayer and Reflection

02:29 - Episode Closing and Resources

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Let's get started.

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Today is day 223, stay Teachable.

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From Proverbs, chapter 12, verse 1, from the New Living Translation To learn, you must love discipline.

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It is stupid to hate correction.

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That's blunt language from Solomon and exactly what we need sometimes.

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Growth isn't automatic.

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It requires humility, and humility is cultivated through a teachable spirit.

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Most people don't enjoy correction, but if you avoid it, you'll end up spiritually stagnant.

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When you welcome discipline, you show that you value growth more than comfort.

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You're saying I'd rather be shaped than stay the same.

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A teachable person doesn't argue with every critique.

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They don't dismiss God's conviction.

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They lean in even when it's hard, because they know the end result is wisdom and maturity.

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So today, ask God to search your heart.

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Lord, is there an area where I'm resisting correction?

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Write down what he reveals and take one step to align with his leading.

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Pray with me, father, god.

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Keep my heart soft and teachable.

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Help me welcome your discipline and listen when others speak truth into my life.

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I want to grow more like you every day In Jesus' precious name, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.