Learning!

Learning implies being taught whether that be by other individuals, life experiences, or being self-taught through investigation and the reading of education materials. Perhaps some of that learning comes easier than others. What marks our attitude relative to learning?

Winston Churchill (British politician and statesman who serve twice as Prime Minister; 1940-1945 & 1951-1955) is quoted as saying, "Personally I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught." Can we relate? Do we sometimes not like being taught? Are there some lessons that either hurt or bring into focus changes that our personal worldly desires would rather not acknowledge? We may continue to feel that struggle from time to time, preferring to not be taught, but to maintain a GENUINE READINESS to learn, such feelings can be overcome.

In Paul's letter to Timothy he urged. . .
"(14) But as for you, CONTINUE IN WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED and have firmly believed, KNOWING FROM WHOM YOU LEARNED IT (15) and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the SACRED WRITINGS, which are ABLE TO MAKE YOU WISE FOR SALVATION THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS." ( 2 Timothy 3:14-15 ESV)

And Peter exhorted. . .
"(18) But GROW IN THE GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen." ( 2 Peter 3:18 ESV)

EAGERNESS TO LEARN more about our Lord and the wisdom of salvation in Him will keep us on track with the blessed life He desires us to live now and toward the eternity He is preparing to share with us. Regardless of the challenge in accepting what we may need to learn, may we continue to maintain a READINESS TO ACCEPT the lessons we need.

Have a great day TAKING GROWING IN CHRIST PERSONALLY!
Carl

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