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This past weekend, I was pleased to have one of our executive pastors, Olin Holly, bring the word. God always uses him to give a message that is insightful and thought-provoking. This weekend was no different as he talked about how foundational to the Christian walk it is to be Teachable, the next foundation stone in our current series, BRICKS. I’m going to share a brief synopsis of his message here, but I encourage you to listen to or watch the whole thing online, or download it for later.

• Being teachable means to be ready and willing to learn. If you’re only one or the other, you’re not going to learn. Both have to be in place. Sometimes, we have to be prepared, over the course of time, sometimes a long time, before we’re both ready and willing.

• Pride is the key hindrance to being teachable. So, in order for us to learn we need to know some truths about pride. Pride:
  • Closes our minds to new ideas
  • Closes our minds to feedback – either positive or negative
  • Prevents us from admitting mistakes
  • Keeps us from making needed changes
• In order to overcome pride, we must:
  • Recognize and admit it.
  • Express gratitude and give glory to God.
  • Learn to laugh at ourselves.
• We need to be T.E.A.C.H.-able, which means we are:
  • Thirsty for truth (Psalm 25:4-5)
  • Equipped for life (Acts 17:11-13)
  • Attentive to learn in any situation (Matthew 13:10-13, 16-17)
  • Connected in healthy relationships with God and others (Matthew 22:36-40)
  • Humble, i.e., able to handle both praise and correction (Psalm 25:9)
• Ultimately, we must reproduce ourselves: We become teachable so we can teach others. This is how we fulfill Jesus’ last command to his followers: Go make more disciples.

So, are you teachable?