Be Coachable

My dad would always tell us to “be coachable.” In short, he meant that one should always accept correction. He would remind us that we can always learn something no matter the circumstances. You know to expect correction from your parents, coach or teacher. What happens when it’s a friend, sibling or teammate?

We often don’t like accepting correction from our peers or people we deem beneath us. But reread our verse. There is no conditional statement about status being a valid reason to refuse correction.

The Lord calls us to be humble, and an aspect of humility is not placing someone’s value beneath our own. When we do that, we believe they have nothing to contribute. If we think that they don’t add value, we will reject the correction, and, as Proverbs 10:17 states, that will lead us astray.

God can speak through anyone, and we would be wise never to count someone out based on worldly standing. If your teammates offer correction, don’t let pride stand in the way of growth. Work on being humble, accepting the correction, and thanking them for helping you stay the course.