It is best to learn the
wisdom of God by believing the Bible, it will give us discernment when it is
needed.
Discernment: The ability
to rightly judge a matter by the clues.
We develop discernment
through knowing the Word of God. When we
know what a good person looks like according to the Word, we will see the
clues, when we know what an evil man looks like according to the Word will see
those clues when encountering an evil man.
Our experiences are not
accurate, often they give us good feelings when underneath the superficial
experience is hiding an insidious monster waiting to emerge when our guard is
down.
When we live
superficially, we will be caught in the devil's traps and lies. If we resist learning to be discerning long
enough, we will be dragged into all kinds of false teaching, we will believe
the lies of deceivers even learning to exercise deceit to get what we want.
Hebrews 5:14 "But
strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of
use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
Romans 12:1-2 "I
appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies
as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual
worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal
of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is
good and acceptable and perfect."
Do you want to be able to
discern important matters and even subtle things, then know the Bible. If you are not sure what the Bible says about
a matter ask the Holy Spirit to show you truth.
When the culture seems to
be saying the opposite of what you believe to be true, go to the Word of God,
seek it while praying for wisdom. God will not ignore anyone who wants to be
taught by Him.
James 1:5 "But if any
of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and
without reproach, and it will be given to him."
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