A humble heart that’s willing to learn is precious to God. Today, we’ll look at Bible verses that encourage being teachable and open to growth.
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Bible Verses About Being Teachable
Proverbs 1:5 – Wisdom comes from listening and learning
“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” – Proverbs 1:5
Proverbs 9:9 – Instruction leads to understanding
“Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.” – Proverbs 9:9
James 1:19 – Listen and be quick to learn
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19
Proverbs 12:1 – Disciplined learning is key
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” – Proverbs 12:1
Proverbs 25:12 – Wise rebuke is valuable
“Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.” – Proverbs 25:12
Colossians 3:16 – Teach and learn from one another
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom.” – Colossians 3:16
Proverbs 13:1 – A wise son accepts instruction
“A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.” – Proverbs 13:1
Proverbs 19:20 – Heed advice and grow wise
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” – Proverbs 19:20
Proverbs 23:12 – Commitment to learning is essential
“Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.” – Proverbs 23:12
Isaiah 54:13 – God teaches us through His Word
“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” – Isaiah 54:13
Jeremiah 10:14 – Wisdom comes from God
“Everyone is senseless and without knowledge; every goldsmith is shamed by his idols. The images they make are a fraud; they have no breath in them.” – Jeremiah 10:14
Proverbs 15:31 – Listening brings life
“The ear that listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise.” – Proverbs 15:31
Titus 2:4 – Older women teach the younger
“Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children.” – Titus 2:4
Psalm 25:4 – Teach me Your ways, Lord
“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.” – Psalm 25:4
Matthew 11:29 – Learn from Christ’s humble heart
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:29
Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron through teaching
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
Proverbs 4:7 – Wisdom is the principal thing
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” – Proverbs 4:7
Psalms 119:66 – Knowledge and good judgment
“Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commands.” – Psalms 119:66
Romans 15:14 – Mutual admonition is a gift
“I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another.” – Romans 15:14
Philippians 4:9 – Follow the example of teachable leaders
“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” – Philippians 4:9
Proverbs 6:23 – Teachings are a source of life
“For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life.” – Proverbs 6:23
Hebrews 5:12 – Move beyond the basics of teaching
“In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again.” – Hebrews 5:12
1 Peter 2:2 – Desire spiritual milk to grow
“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.” – 1 Peter 2:2
Proverbs 3:11-12 – Accept the Lord’s discipline
“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” – Proverbs 3:11-12
Ecclesiastes 7:5 – Wise words are better than idle songs
“It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.” – Ecclesiastes 7:5
1 Corinthians 10:11 – Learn from the past
“These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come.” – 1 Corinthians 10:11
Proverbs 8:33 – Listen to wisdom and be wise
“Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it.” – Proverbs 8:33
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – All scripture is useful for teaching
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Job 32:8 – Spirit gives understanding
“But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding.” – Job 32:8
Philippians 1:9-10 – Knowledge and depth of insight
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.” – Philippians 1:9-10