A Call To Discernment (1 Thess 5:21-22)

Highlights

God expects everybody to be discerning. Many believers exercise discernment in other areas of their lives e.g. job, marriage etc; we however take with levity the things of God especially the truth of the word of God. It is important for every believer to be able to distinguish between error and truth, Just like every skill, in order to exercise discernment to the finest details, we need to embrace and put it into practice.

Ways in which we can develop discernment

·     By having complete dependence on the revelation of the word of God - 2Pet 1:12-21. There’s an inspiration from God that gives us wisdom that’s not based on age or some traditions Isaiah 8:19-22. Many of us tend to rationalize things based on our opinions, forgetting we do not have an opinion when it comes to the word of God. Hence, do not depend on your own rationalization because it is not about what you think or how you feel.

Also, do not depend on strange experiences because they may not be interpreted in the light of God’s word.

Job 32: 1- 22

·       Diligence -  2 Tim 2: 14-15

Diligence in the word of God is key! Diligence takes hard work and perseverance. Make a determination on what to study, keep at it and devout yourself wholly to it. You need to make an effort to develop discernment so you don’t end up just believing what the pastors preach

·       Constant Use - Heb 5:14 

It becomes easy to discern when you expose yourself consistently to the word of God.

In attending to the truth, it becomes easier to distinguish between good and evil!

Important Notes on reading the scriptures

·      Read the scripture as a book

·      Follow the trend and understand the message therein

·      It’s important for the believer to know there are 2 different covenants found in the book and that what is contained in the Old testament is different from the New testament

·      In this age, we have a different covenant!

·      You need to develop an attitude of critically analyzing everything you hear and holding on to the truth!
  ·     It is time for us to persist and continue in the truth!!!