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Are you teachable?

Are you teachable?

Prov 12:1
Prov 9:11-12


"Character of unteachable people"
-Chronic failure John 16:3
-Argumentative and defensive nature Prov 9:8, 25:24, 27:15 (spirit of negativity, defensiveness, unforgiving, stonewalling)
-Isolation and withdrawal in times of difficulty Prov 18:1
-Blame transfer. You can't blame your response on someone else. "My response is my responsibility"
-Surrounding yourself w people who agree with you.

"Root causes of unteachable spirit"
-Pride Prov 16:18.
-Rebellion and independence
-Insecurity
-Foolishness Prov 22:15
-Laziness Prov 26:16

"Character of teachable spirit"
-Humility
-Graciously accepting correction Prov 9:8
-Seek counsel in times of decision
-Get advice from someone successful
-Submitting to authority and staying accountable

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