Having a Teachable Spirit

I ask every couple if they are teachable as I begin every Marriage Intensive. If they come defensive and refusing to doubt themselves, they can learn nothing from me. Scripture tells us, “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid” (Proverbs 12:1). Think about it: If we ‘know it all’ we will have little reason to consider counsel. When we approach situations from the perspective that we have much to learn, we will be open to new points of view. Do you have a teachable spirit? 

Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center.  He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis.  If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website.  Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You.  He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.