One of the ways we learn is by observation. This is a powerful way of learning. The problem is that many people are not aware of that so they hang around with and learn from the “wrong crowd”. The Lord Jesus lived His life in such a way that it became an example to the disciples. John 13:15 says: “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you”. We need to carefully pick out those who we choose to learn from. We are always learning from someone, so decide to focus only on those who will give you an excellent example. Phillipians 3:17 (ERV) says: “Brothers and sisters, join together in following my example. Also, learn by watching those who are living the way we showed you”. Make a quality assessment today of whose example you have been following to ensure that your mind and heart is receiving the right training. Are they taking you higher? Are they drawing you closer to Christ? Are they affirming who you are in Christ? Remember, those who you spend time with could help to make you successful or help to destroy you!
This is a dangerous and foolish mindset!
I have seen an evil mindset and belief that has seeped into this generation. This belief is that we don’t need correction from our elders. We don’t need instruction. We don’t need anyone to tell us what we need to do. It has gotten so bad that many even get offended and angry when they are corrected, and will even shun or reject their parents, pastors or mentors because they attempted to correct something in them that could hurt them in the long-run. This mindset or belief is dangerous to your future. I understand that some people don’t know how to bring correction, but you can’t reject correction and instruction just because there are some who don’t know how to bring correction. Proverbs 9:9 says: “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.” When God is going to teach you something, He usually will bring a mentor to you. Even a difficult mentor can teach you a powerful truth. The key is to always be a student. Always be teachable. Some of the greatest lessons I’ve learned in life have come from very difficult circumstances, or from difficult, “hard to get along with” mentors, teachers or supervisors. Proverbs 1:7 says: “fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:22 says: “fools hate knowledge.” Think about it: Wise men receive instruction and become wiser; Fools reject and hate instruction, so they remain foolish and ignorant. Have you been wise, or have you been behaving foolishly? Are you a student, or do you know it all? Something to consider today!
