Relationship
Student
Being taught is an act of humility. How we receive instruction — and from whom — shapes who we become.
When the relationship is good
Attitudes
I approach learning with humility, knowing I do not yet have the full picture
I see my teacher or coach as someone God has placed in my path for a reason
I am genuinely teachable — not just compliant on the outside while resisting on the inside
Actions
I prepare and show up ready, as an act of respect for my teacher's investment in me
I ask questions when I don't understand rather than pretending I do
I apply what I am learning, not just absorb it — truth is meant to change how I live
When the relationship is hard
Attitudes
When I disagree with a teacher, I stay respectful — I can question without being contemptuous
I do not let a bad teacher become the reason I stop learning
I take correction as useful information, not as an attack on my worth
Actions
I bring my frustration with a teacher to God before I take it to classmates or teammates
If I am being treated unjustly, I address it through proper channels with respect
I pray for my teacher or coach — for wisdom, patience, and their own wellbeing