Since spiritual discernment is the ability
to see life from God's perspective, it requires that we know how He
thinks and acts. The Bible is His unchanging, infallible revelation of
Himself. However, the Lord doesn't simply give us a list of facts
about His character and ways. All throughout the pages of Scripture, He
illustrates who He is and how He operates.
Although the Bible is ancient, it's not a
dead book. It's alive and as fresh as if He were speaking directly to
you. The stories may have taken place centuries ago, but the principles
and applications are current and relevant. It's our instruction book
about how to live. Guidance for decisions and discernment about
situations are found from Genesis to Revelation.
God's Word is active and piercing. The words
don't simply sit on the page. They penetrate our hearts and judge our
thoughts and motives. This convicting quality is why some people don't
like to read the Bible. But self-discernment is essential if we don't
want to keep making the same mistakes over and over again. Some
Christians live on a surface level, never understanding why they react
to situations the way they do. But if we'll approach the Word of God
with an open spirit, it will bring to light our hidden motives and
reveal unrecognized sins.
Spiritual discernment involves seeing not
just our circumstances but also ourselves from God's perspective. Have
you learned to embrace the piercing sword of Scripture, or have you
avoided doing so because it makes you uncomfortable? Remember, God's
Word cuts only so that it can heal.
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