R U Teachable?

I am leading morning teacher devotions @ The Branch Christian Academy. I really love being with our teachers. I like being with people that are joyful and teachable. I want to be teachable. The following verse speaks to the reason we all need to remain teachable:

Proverbs 14:6 (AMP) A scoffer seeks Wisdom in vain [for his very attitude blinds and deafens him to it], but knowledge is easy to him who [being teachable] understands.

Scoffers love to point out problems. They are usually identified by all the things they are against. I want to be identified by what I am for. I want to be part of the solution not just an identifier of the problems. Being teachable is vital to receiving from Jesus. But how do we build a teachable spirit?

Proverbs 15:32-33 - He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Humility will take an honest look at yourself. Can you honestly ask yourself, "How do I respond to correction?"

People that hate taking advice are the kind of people Proverbs 15:32 is speaking about. They get bent out of shape when they are corrected, or believe that they are being attacked.

Below are 7 identifiers for those that are insecure in their identities and often not willing to take advice from others:

1. They are constantly comparing themselves to others.
2. When someone corrects them they get defensive.
3. They won't take advice from people not like themselves.
4. They are the kind of people that are constantly trying to prove something.
5. They may tend to lie to make themselves look good in front of others.
6. They are ashamed to let others know who they really are.
7. When they are corrected, they typically feel rejected.

Don't think of all the other people who fit these descriptions. Check yourself!