Spiritual Discernment (1)

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TOPIC: SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT (1)
Read Proverbs 2:1-7
MEMORISE
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly (Proverbs 2:7).
EXPOSITION
At one time or another, everyone feels confused, uncertain, or misled. When that happens, we can live victoriously and confidently only by possessing spiritual discernment - the ability to see life from God's perspective. We need His help to distinguish between right and wrong, good and best, truth and error. Each day, we make many decisions; some trivial, others critical. The Lord does not want us to form judgments based on mere appearance or human reasoning. But the world is so full of deceptive information that we, on our own, cannot know what to believe. And so, God has given us the Holy Spirit to help us see the reality of each situation as He does. We can fully trust the Lord with our relationships as well. Since He knows every person's heart, the only way we can wisely interact with others is to be sensitive to the leading of God's Spirit within us, if we have truly surrendered our lives to the Lordship of Jesus.
Although the Father gives each of His children the capacity for spiritual discernment, many Christians are unaware of it. They stumble through life, doing the best they can, but fail to use this wonderful provision. Others may not think they need it. They make choices according to their own knowledge and reasoning, never giving the Lord a second thought. Unless we cooperate with God in the development of His gift of discernment, it will lie dormant within us.
Dear reader, do you know that a discerning spirit begins with a humble, teachable attitude? If you have been handling decisions, situations, and relationships through your own wisdom, confess this to God today. Then, ask for His perspective, and search His Word for direction. Your wisdom will grow, and discernment will protect you.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me to engage the spiritual discernment You have made available to me.
2. Lord, give me a humble and teachable spirit to really walk with You.
3. Help all Christian leaders to be filled with the spiritual discernment, so that the Ananias and Sappirahs in the church will not continue to thrive.

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