Experiences Can Be Decieving

When we rely on "experience" alone to teach us, we are not discerning about many things.

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."

 

 

Punish the Bully

The most used tactic of the devil is to accuse the good people of what the evil people are doing but the good people are not. This method of intimidation to cause frustration, is increasing among organizations and individuals.

 

We need to be aware of these overt and covert tactics in order to remain strong, while not reacting out of emotion.

 

Those who intimidate through manipulation want us to become frustrated to cause us to respond in anger. Their aim is to make us look bad, discrediting us while they act innocent in their covert maneuvering attacks.

 

I have seen in many times in my life, the person who picks, picks and picks at someone, finally the victim can't stand it any longer and becomes angry, after which the perpetrator point their bony finger saying, "see how you are, look at you, you're angry."

 

I have grown weary of the lack of justice I am hearing about in school settings. The bully pick, pick, picks at the victim, the victim attempts to make it stop and when the fight breaks out both the bully and the victim are punished, as though both are guilty. I don't call this justice, it is merely a teacher not wanting to take the time to interview the parties involved and witnesses to come to a knowledge of the truth.

I do not believe that if there is a fight, both parties are at fault. 

Perhaps the fighting is wrong, but the bully was the cause and needs to take the brunt of the punishment. I also believe that children now feel a sense of futility about going to the authorities because often justice is not done.

Isaiah 59:14 "Justice is turned back, And righteousness stands far away; For truth has stumbled in the street, And uprightness cannot enter."

Isaiah 1:17 "Learn to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless, Defend the orphan, Plead for the widow."

Have You Seen the Face of the Devil?

"Thinking" and "pondering" anything is becoming rare in these last days of rebellion. When we attempt to get someone to think through something, often we are met with contempt, anger and open hostility. When we encounter this we know we have seen the face of the devil.

Run From the Evil Man

Any man who would treat a woman like property or ask her to do something that harms her dignity is an evil man......run from him. The best way to avoid a bad marriage is to pray that the Lord will reveal the spirit of a man before engaging with him. 

 God can give us important clues and inklings that we may not see for ourselves. Trust Him, He knows the man's heart, we only see the persona them man wants us to see, there are hidden things of the heart that are only known to God.