Why Christians Need Discernment

Failure to distinguish between truth and error leaves the Christian subject to false teaching. Wrong teaching leads to wrong thinking, which leads to unproductive and unruly behavior, a recipe for compromise.

True discernment is an area where most Christians stumble. They can't correspond to what they learn of God's Word and unknowingly make decisions and behave in ways that go against it. Simply put, they are not prepared to strongly oppose the non-biblical thoughts and attitudes they encounter daily in pop culture with good judgment. Discernment is crucial in spiritual warfare.

Ephesians 6:11 (NKJV)

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

This passage highlights the need to recognize and understand the tactics of spiritual enemies. Discernment allows believers to identify these schemes and respond appropriately with the spiritual armor provided by God. Without discernment, one is vulnerable to deception and unable to stand firm in faith effectively.

Discernment intersects the Christian life at every point. And God's Word provides us with the needed understanding about every life issue. According to Peter, God " has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence "

2 Peter 1:3 (NKJV)

3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,

We must hear God's Voice and live God's Truth if our love of God is sincere! Let us seek to practice discernment in all realms of our lives in service to God.

The "true knowledge of Him" gives us everything we need to live a Christian life in this fallen world. How else do we have true knowledge of God but through the pages of His Word, the Bible? Peter says such knowledge comes through God's granting "to us His precious and magnificent promises"

The ability to think biblically about all areas of life is essential to an unwavering life. It is incumbent upon the Christian to seize upon the wisdom God has provided for in His precious truth! Without it, Christians risk being "tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine" (Ephesians 4:14).

God Bless, Israel