Discernment....

Discernment: knowing the truth of God’s word, and applying it to your everyday life. When I look at people I immediately use discernment with their every word and action. Are they telling the truth? Or telling lies? Do they want something from me? Or to help me? Do they know God? Or not? This is where knowing scripture comes into play. This is where being led by the Spirit abounds. Satan disguises Himself as an angel of light. He deceives all people. The only way to know the authentic from the fake is to study the real thing. That “Real Thing” is Jesus. When compared with Him everything is put into proper perspective. The false are exposed and the truth is edified. Every talk, every word that comes from a believer should point others to God, not away from Him. It’s should glorify Him, and not ourselves. Ask God for discernment today, and when you receive it, use it wisely to point others to Jesus. Knowing there are people out there disguised as preachers and teachers of God’s word, wanting to confuse, frustrate, and bring us down, should prompt us to study Our Bibles more, and use the discernment only God can give in all things.

13 These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is no wonder that his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. In the end they will get the punishment their wicked deeds deserve. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15