Think with Discernment, Part Two
A Christian without discernment is like a submarine in a harbour plowing full speed ahead without radar or periscope. Or a loaded 747 trying to land in dense fog without instruments or radio.
Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
A Christian without discernment is like a submarine in a harbour plowing full speed ahead without radar or periscope. Or a loaded 747 trying to land in dense fog without instruments or radio.
In today’s talk: “Stop believing everything you hear. Quit being so easily convinced. Be selective. Think. Discern!”
Mentoring is the current term for discipleship, transferring truth and life lessons down to the next generation.
People don’t want to listen to a sermon when the bottom drops out. They want a refuge—a place to cry...a person to care.
The Lord is in His holy Temple...the least we can do is order our lives and adjust our attitudes to keep it quiet before Him.
Jesus asks, “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and do not the things which I say?” (see Luke 6:46). Take that personally.
You get the point: relax and represent the message of Christ by offering His loving mercy. You can do that with ease, and so can I.
For insight on worldly success, you could comb through hundreds of books on the subject. Let me save you some time by offering you advice on finding God’s perspective.
God has made provision for you in His Son so you no longer must bear the burden of bitterness.
Being lost is a terrifying experience. A person’s head spins as panic creeps up, shouting threats like, “You’ll never find your way!” or “It’s impossible!” Fear clutches at you.