“Do yourself a favour and learn all you can; then remember what you learn and you will prosper” Proverbs 19:8 (GNT).
Continual growth and learning are the best ways to care for yourself as a Christian . If you’re not learning, you’re not growing.
Being a Christian means embracing a lifelong learning process. The term “disciple” literally means “learner.” Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me” (Matthew 11:29 NIV). Our job as Christians is to be disciple-makers. We can’t do that if we’re unwilling to keep learning.
Developing a lifetime pattern of learning is all about attitude. Lifetime learners look at life differently than others. If you want to stay mentally sharp for a lifetime, you need three key attitudes.
Openness: “Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge” Proverbs 18:18 NLT.
Humility: “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” (Proverbs 11:2 NIV). To be mentally sharp, you need to humbly acknowledge that you don’t know everything.
Enthusiasm: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” Col 3:23 NIV. Enthusiasm accelerates learning. When you wake up each day, ask God to teach you something new. Be eager to learn from life’s experiences.
Father, help me to be a true disciple (learner) indeed IJN.
Shalom!
Amen