In a world filled with endless sources of information and opinions,
believers need to develop a discerning spirit. Otherwise, how will we
know what is true? Much of what we see and hear is based on a worldly
perspective that is influenced by Satan, the Father of Lies. Deception
is found even in the religious realm: cults mix lies with enough truth
to make some people consider them legitimate Christian institutions.
The only way believers can guard against deception is to ground
themselves in God's Word. The more time you spend filling your mind with
the Lord's thoughts, the more discerning you will be. However, just
knowing biblical truth isn't enough. You must put what you learn into
practice so that it becomes more than head knowledge.
The goal is to let God's Word become such an integral part of your
thinking that it guides all your decisions. Even if the situation you're
facing isn't specifically addressed in the Bible,
scriptural principles provide the needed wisdom for every choice. In
addition, the Holy Spirit was given to each believer as a Helper, whose
job is to guide you into all the truth (John 14:26; 16:13).
However, your responsibility is to put God's Word into your mind so
that He can bring it to your remembrance. If you neglect the Word,
you'll lack discernment.
What are you allowing into your mind? Is Scripture high in your
priorities? Unless you're careful, worldly thinking will overpower
spiritual discernment. It's difficult to keep God's perspective in the
forefront if you spend two or three hours in front of the television and
only ten minutes in the Bible.
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