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Teachability = The desire and willingness to learn something new AND to relearn what you think you already know

Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. Proverbs 9:9 (NIV)

Message Title: \\u201cGet Wisdom\\u201d

Wisdom = knowing the right thing to do and doing it.

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get\\xa0wisdom. Though it cost all\\xa0you have,\\xa0get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 (NIV)

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? \\xa0At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud: \\xa0\\u201cTo you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.\\u201d Proverbs 8:1-4 (NIV)

Life-Principles found in Proverbs

The Generosity Principle

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.\\xa0 A generous\\xa0person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:24-25 (NIV)

The Watch Your Mouth Principle\\xa0

Those who guard their lips\\xa0preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. Proverbs 13:3 (NIV)

The I Can Control My Emotions Principle

Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11(NIV)

The Encouragement Principle

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 (NIV)

The Wise Counsel Principle

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers\\xa0they succeed. Proverbs 15:22 (NIV)\\xa0

The Little-by-Little Principle

Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. Proverbs 13:11 (NIV)\\xa0

The Shut up & Work Principle

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 (NIV)

The God Knows Best Principle

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the\\xa0Lord\\xa0establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)\\xa0

4 places we can discover wisdom for our lives:

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

For the\\xa0Lord\\xa0gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.\\xa0 He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield\\xa0to those whose walk is blameless for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Proverbs 2:6-10 (NIV)

Then you will understand\\xa0what is right and just and fair\\u2014every good path. \\xa0For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Proverbs 2:6-10 (NIV)\\xa0

We cannot access the WISDOM of God apart from the WORD of God.

THE MOMENT WE RECOGNIZE WE NEED IT

Trust in the\\xa0Lord\\xa0with all your heart\\xa0and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths\\xa0straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

If TEACHABILITY is the key to everything, then SELF-AWARNESS is the ability to pick up the key.

THE QUESTIONS WE ASK

I believe new levels of wisdom are waiting for us at the corner of SELF-AWARNESS and HUMBLE CURIOSITY.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,\\xa0who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5 (NIV)

Our desire to learn is revealed in the questions we ask.

The best question to ask = \\u201cWhat is the wise thing to do?\\u201d

To answer before listening\\u2014\\xa0that is folly and shame\\u2026 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. Proverbs 18:13-15 (NIV)

THE PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES

Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 (NIV)\\xa0

The purpose in a man's heart is like\\xa0deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. Proverbs 20:5 (ESV)

If we are going to live lives of TEACHABILITY, we have to forever redefine the word TEACHER in our lives.

\\u201cThe ultimate goal is to see everyone, everywhere, everyday as a teacher you can learn from. That\\u2019s what it means to live a lifestyle of teachability.\\u201d \\u2013 Matt Keller

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