At today’s Special Interactive Service, Pastor Femi Paul kicked off a timely and thought-provoking new series titled “Learning, Unlearning & Re-learning!” Drawing wisdom from scripture, life, and global thought leaders, he unpacked the importance of being adaptable in our spiritual and personal growth journey.
Referencing Matthew 11:28–29 (CEB) and Proverbs 15:32 (GNT), Pastor reminded us that learning is not just academic - it is the foundation of wealth, health, and spirituality. As John Rohn rightly said, “Learning is the beginning of everything.” But it doesn’t end there. True transformation also involves unlearning what no longer serves us, and re-learning to align with God’s evolving truths for our season.
Quoting Alvin Toffler, Pastor Femi emphasised that the real illiterate today is not the one who cannot read or write, but the one who refuses to learn, unlearn, and re-learn. Many people get stuck because they “know too much,” live in self-delusion, or are closed off to new ideas. These mindsets limit growth and rob us of the opportunity to walk in wisdom.
He challenged us to examine our hearts: Are we opinionated? Resistant to change? Afraid to face the real person in the mirror? If so, we may be holding ourselves back from the rest and renewal Christ offers when we humbly learn from Him.