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First Steps in Mentorship

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The first step into mentorship is not finding a great mentor—it’s becoming a teachable mentee. Many want guidance but resist correction. Teachability is the heart posture that allows wisdom to take root. Proverbs 9:9 says, “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.” Until you value learning, even the best mentor cannot help you grow.

Teachable people ask questions, listen more than they speak, and apply what they learn. They do not just admire wisdom; they practice it. Timothy grew under Paul because he was eager to learn and willing to follow instructions. In 2 Timothy 3:10, Paul testified, “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience.” Timothy’s openness turned him from a student into a steward of God’s work.

Accountability is another key step. Mentorship without accountability breeds rebellion. You must be willing to give reports, submit decisions, and allow correction. This doesn’t make you weak—it protects you from costly mistakes. Proverbs 15:22 declares, “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.” Accountability is how God keeps your purpose stable and your journey safe.

A teachable and accountable heart also honors the mentor’s grace. You can’t receive from someone you secretly dishonor. Respect doesn’t mean worship; it means recognition of grace and gratitude for their role in your growth. In Matthew 10:41, Jesus said, “He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward.” Honor opens the door to impartation.

Finally, these first steps prepare you for transformation. Mentorship isn’t a transaction—it’s a transfer of life. As you learn, serve, and submit, something shifts within you. The more you align, the more you resemble what you’re becoming. Proverbs 13:20 summarizes it well: “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise.” Walk close enough, stay humble enough, and your growth will speak louder than words.

Prince Victor Matthew 

Hope Expression Values You 

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