Proverbs 13:18-19 (ESV)
18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction,
but whoever heeds reproof is honored.
19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
The teachable person is blessed, but the one who won’t respond to correction ends up shamed. Because the fool thinks her ways are better than God’s ways, she doesn’t turn from destructive behavior. We can deceive ourselves into thinking that because we agree that we should start or stop a behavior in theory, we are teachable. But we must follow through with a proper response. The teachable woman listens to advice and makes changes in her views and activities. Is there any area of your life where you know you should be doing things differently, but you haven’t put that knowledge into action? If so, spend the day asking God to help you overcome your fear of either losing what isn’t best or embracing what you rightfully must do. Determine to choose the path that leads to honor by living according to God’s design. In the end, you are the one keeping yourself from doing the right thing.