This is why I am convinced that it is becoming more difficult to reason with so many. Rational thinking is approaching "rare", in this age of rebellion. I am thankful that Christ in us protects us when we trust Him. He will protect us from falling into error, but also from falling into the traps that people set for us inspired by the devil. Christ keeps our minds clear to be able to discern truth from error.
We develop discernment by knowing the Word of God and seeking understanding through prayer, trusting that the Holy Spirit will show us what we need to know.
1 John 4:3-5 "…3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and is already in the world at this time. 4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. 5 They are of the world. That is why they speak from the world’s perspective, and the world listens to them.…"
1 John 5:18-19 "18 We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him. 19 We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.…"
Psalm 111:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”
Philippians 1:9 “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment…”
Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Hebrews 5:14 “But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”
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