A Compelling Truth: A 30 Day Journey through Galatians with Rob StanmoreSample

DAY 17

Teachability is an incredible trait and we need wisdom to steward it well—to know who the right voices are to listen to . 

I would encourage you to look at the people in your life and ask yourself, "Who would tell you what you need to hear, not what you would want to hear?", as uncomfortable as that may be. We need people in our lives that will speak the truth in love, that have no other motivation than to see us grow and kick goals in life. It might be a friend, a family member, a pastor, a leader or a boss.

In Galatians 4:16, Paul challenges the Galatians with teachability. Many people in the Galatian Church had treated Paul like an enemy because he told them the truth.

It might hurt to hear the truth, but as it says in Proverbs, ‘Wounds from a friend can be trusted’. (NIV)

I’d encourage you to ask this person in your life for feedback and not be defensive (as tempting as it is) and listen clearly and carefully. 

We need people in our lives that will make us better.

Question

Who is someone that you look up to? How can you ask them for feedback to help you grow?