Devotion: The Power of a Discerning Spirit
The only way believers can guard against deception is to ground themselves in God's word.
Hebrews 5:11-14
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.
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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.
(Source: In Touch with Dr Charles Stanley)
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