Teachable, correctable Spirit

Teachable, correctable spirit

So they said, “We will restore it, and will require nothing from them; we will do as you say.” 

Nehemiah 5:12

Nehemiah wisely told the truth in love ——-> they received the rebuke ——> admitted they had been wrong.

“ Their teachable, correctable spirit was impressive;
too few are willing to admit they are wrong and to do what is right, especially if money is involved.

David Guzik. "

It is not very easy to accept correction. But *when Nehemiah spoke with the Jews, they accepted their mistake* They were willing to make amends.

David’s correctable spirit

✅ David accepted his sin of adultery when Nathan the prophet rebuked him.

✖️ I have sinned against the Lord

2 Samuel 12:13 ✖️

✅ David accepted his sin of taking a census and asked forgiveness to the Lord.

“ I have sinned greatly in what I have done. But now, O Lord, please take away the iniquity of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.”

Proverbs 28:13

Application

😇 It takes a lot of strength and grace to accept your mistakes.

David did commit sins. He made mistakes. But when God showed him he was wrong, he was quick to ask forgiveness. 

❤️ He who conceals his sins will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Prov 28:13❤️

🤴 David was a great king, but he was quick to ask forgiveness and reconcile with the Lord.
🧔🏻The rich Jews were wealthy and powerful. But they were quick to admit their faults and make amends.