Sept. 2, 2025

Day 246 A Willing Heart Learns | Proverbs 9:9

Day 246 A Willing Heart Learns | Proverbs 9:9

Send us a text Ever wondered why some people seem to grow spiritually while others remain stagnant? The answer might be simpler than you think. Today we explore Proverbs 9:9 which reveals a surprising truth: "Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more." This powerful verse challenges our understanding of wisdom itself. Many of us approach spiritual growth with the mindset that learning implies deficiency—that needing instruction suggest...

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Ever wondered why some people seem to grow spiritually while others remain stagnant? The answer might be simpler than you think. Today we explore Proverbs 9:9 which reveals a surprising truth: "Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more."

This powerful verse challenges our understanding of wisdom itself. Many of us approach spiritual growth with the mindset that learning implies deficiency—that needing instruction suggests we're somehow lacking. But scripture flips this notion upside down, showing us that the wisest people are precisely those who remain teachable. Pride, not ignorance, becomes the true enemy of wisdom.

We dive deep into what it means to cultivate a willing heart before God. When we approach Him with humility rather than presumption, He adds wisdom to our lives in unexpected ways. The devotional offers a practical exercise to identify areas where we've been stubborn or resistant to God's teaching, encouraging us to surrender those spaces through prayer. This daily practice of laying down our pride creates room for divine instruction to take root.

Whether you're feeling spiritually stuck or simply want to deepen your relationship with God, this episode provides both the biblical foundation and practical steps to cultivate a more teachable spirit. Join us tomorrow for more spiritual guidance, and visit wisdomfortheday.org to catch up on previous episodes. Want to support the show? Check out our merch at buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets or become a community member today!

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

00:51 - Day 246: A Willing Heart

01:10 - Learning Through Humility

01:46 - Daily Journal Exercise

02:21 - Prayer and Closing Information

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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Today is Day 246,.

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A Willing Heart Learns from Proverbs, chapter 9, verse 9, from the New Living Translation.

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Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser.

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Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.

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Learning isn't always about having all the answers.

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Sometimes it's about admitting that we don't know everything and being willing to grow.

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Pride is the enemy of wisdom, because pride assumes we already have it all figured out.

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But if you want to grow spiritually, then you have to cultivate a willing heart.

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God can't teach someone who refuses to listen.

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But if you approach him with humility, he'll add wisdom to your life in ways that you never expected.

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Today, enter in your journal or identify one area where you've been stubborn with God or resistant to change.

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Surrender it today and ask him to teach you what you need to know.

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Yeah, pray with me, lord.

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God, give me a humble, teachable heart.

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Help me to lay down my pride so I can receive the lessons you're trying to teach me 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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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.