Dear SCC & Friends,
Who can discern his errors… ~Psalm 19:12
Reflection #245
Truth is true if nobody believes it, and falsehood is false if everybody believes it. If something is true, it cannot be false, and if something is false, it cannot be true. As human beings we are by nature truth seekers; as fallen human beings we are also by nature truth twisters. ~Os Guiness We are called to be men and women of discernment who can perceive, understand and judge things clearly… especially those issues that are not so obvious or straightforward. Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It’s knowing the difference between right and almost right. ~Charles Spurgeon~ As believers, we are in a process of transformation. …do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may discern what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. ~Rom. 12:2
Discernment needs wisdom and wisdom needs knowledge. Spiritual discernment and wisdom are something that can be acquired. Solomon prayed… So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil… ~1 Kings 3:9 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! ~Prov. 16:16 All of us have “blind spots” in need of help and correction. Who can discern his errors is a rhetorical question implying that we all need help. How often have we made decisions or plowed ahead without asking the Lord for wisdom? There is a better option if we take it… If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. ~Jam. 1:5 The Lord is ever faithful to generously provide what we need when we need it… For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; discretion will guard you, understanding will watch over you. ~Prov. 2:10-11 Thank you Lord… Keep up the good work!
Made for these days,
Kevin