ONLY THE HUMBLE LEARN

18 Mar

ONLY THE HUMBLE LEARN

THE BIBLE REPEATEDLY TEACHES that growth cannot occur without a teachable heart.  A teachable spirit is one of the most important components in any marriage.

A growing desire to learn requires the ability to freely admit fault and to ask forgiveness.  Ultimately, it means a willingness to do what is right and what God wants, regardless of the personal sacrifice or cost.  At the heart of teachability lies humility.

The foreigners who settled the towns vacated by the exiled Israelites had to humble themselves and learn what God required of those who would inhabit His land.  Many of them died because they did not fear the Lord (2Kings 17:24-27).

It is imperative in our relationships to retain our ability to say, “I have not arrived,” “I have more to learn,” and “Please help me develop in this area.”  Regularly ask God to give you and your mate teachable hearts willing to do all He has commanded.

“But my mate is not teachable!”  you object.  Then begin to pray now that he or she will hunger and thirst for progress and not get satisfied with mediocrity.  Also, model a teachable heart.  Teachability can be contagious!  You may be the best example of this humble virtue your mate ever sees.

NOTE:  This article came from Family Life and Marriage Bible by Dennis and Barbara Rainey.

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2 Responses to “ONLY THE HUMBLE LEARN”

  1. Julie Palu's avatar
    Julie Palu November 21, 2015 at 8:19 pm #

    This started about 2 years ago. I never understood why this was happening. He then tuned me out. The feeling is the worst form of Emotional Abuse a person could ever go through. They say Emotional Abuse and Physical Abuse are the same. One you see and the other you don’t. It leaves permanent scaring in your heart. I have never felt worse. I still love him though. He is a good man, he just has to straighten out his anger issues. When he comes in front of our Lord Jesus Christ to confess his sins he will be no closer to going to Heaven than someone who committed Manslaughter. To me, that is it’s equal. And no I will not leave. Why? I am not causing it. His mind needs some intense counseling

    • nancysalazar's avatar
      nancysalazar November 23, 2015 at 5:26 pm #

      Hi Julie! Thanks for your comment! There is so much for me to ask and to say to you! If you have a pastor, you need to get marital counseling. It will give you comfort and be a big support to you. Also, find people you trust, who are prayer warriors, to pray for your marriage. One of the most important thing is to let the Holy Spirit guide you in your marriage. It takes two to argue so when that occurs, no one listens. Spouses put up a wall as to not argue or turn it into a physical brawl. Usually men stonewall because they DON’T want to make her cry or mad. Remember, there is his way, your way, or God’s way. His way is loving and peacemaking. Praying for you Julie.

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