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There have always been many voices saying “This is the way to know God.” Today’s media explosion has created more voices and more confusion. Why then another? Our purpose is to share truth to help strengthen your relationship with God and with other believers in your locality.

Personal connection with other believers cannot be replaced by the mass media. It is much more satisfying to have a deep spiritual relationship with ten believers than to be in a crowd of ten thousand. Every individual is important to God, and His plan involves each one in a very real way. There are things that are important to God that can only take place in close personal relationships.

The goal of God is to build a family of His children together in love, walking in truth. Personal submission and obedience to Christ will bring conformity of each member to Christ, and a growing expression of the nature of God in a local gathering. The testimony going out to the world around will be as a “light set on a hill that cannot be hidden” and “the pillar and ground of the truth.”

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97 Spiritual Discernment

Oct 19, 2017

Episode 97 Spiritual Discernment

Jesus rebuked the religious leaders of his days for not discerning properly. Paul encouraged the Philippian church to abound in discernment. How do we discern what is of God and what is not? How do we properly discern without becoming critical? To properly discern a situation that is confronting us and still maintain a proper attitude is challenging. Some have resolved the issue by taking the position of “judge not.” Others have erred to the other side by becoming very critical and judgmental of situations and people that leaves them isolated and useless as a channel of God’s grace and love. We must not go to either side in this matter, but rather allow God to give us His discernment, seeking to move in wisdom and love towards every person and situation we face. (Matt. 6:3, Luke 12:56, Phil. 1:9, Heb. 5:14)

  • Love is the foundation
  • Spiritual issues are spiritually discerned
  • Godly care for each person is essential
  • Wisdom given by the Holy Spirit is our provision
  • Outwards signs reveal inward heart conditions
  • The plan and purpose of God is always in view
  • A quiet heart with no self-interest is a key factor
  • Recognizing the wiles of the devil comes with maturity
  • Input from mature brothers and sisters is a channel of grace
  • Obedience in the face of opposition is an expression of grace
  • Peace comes as we leave each person in the hands of God
  • God is the final judge in all things