{"id":3112,"date":"2010-04-09T10:50:25","date_gmt":"2010-04-09T15:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/?p=3112"},"modified":"2011-10-01T08:08:42","modified_gmt":"2011-10-01T13:08:42","slug":"proverbs-soap-accept-instruction-and-be-wiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/proverbs-soap-accept-instruction-and-be-wiser\/","title":{"rendered":"Proverbs SOAP: Accept instruction and be wiser"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Chapter of Proverbs a Day…<\/h2>\n

Scripture: Proverbs 9:9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still;
\nteach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Observation:<\/strong> Those who are wise and righteous will benefit from instruction.<\/p>\n

Application: <\/strong>Typically I would see this scripture, hop into mom\/ helper mode and feel justified in offering a instruction in many situations. But today I see something different.<\/p>\n

Perhaps I am being reminded that instruction is a good thing, even when it is directed towards me. I might think I’ve got a little insight in me, but by seeking out more instruction, my wisdom can only grow. When someone trusted offers advice, I should stop the defense mechanism of being offended and instead stop, listen and try to fully digest the input. And then I will grow in wisdom.<\/p>\n

In some cases this is easy to do. But in others it will be hard. In all circumstances I need to stop, really listen and then determine my reaction.<\/p>\n

Prayer: <\/strong> Thank you, Lord, for this gentle reminder to accept instruction… and even to seek it so that I can grow in all the right ways. Lord, please bring wise teachers my way and guide me in listening. You know what I need, Lord. Help to to see it as it comes and embrace it. Keep me from becoming defensive when I receive good, solid instruction and instead help me to dissect it and use what is for me to grow.<\/p>\n

** I\u2019d love to have you join me in reading a chapter of Proverbs a day<\/a> in April. Feel free to jump in with today\u2019s date!<\/p>\n

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