Enhancing Discernment through Divine Insight: Lessons from the Gospel (01/14/'24)

Enhancing Discernment through Divine Insight: Lessons from the Gospel The innate ability of human discernment, a natural birthright rather than a chosen characteristic, is significantly enhanced by the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as exemplified in Romans 12:2: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." These teachings provide divine insight, enabling an individual to understand complex, distant concepts by comprehending simpler, nearby ones, and to grasp the nature of many by understanding the essence of one. This insight clarifies what is obscure and encourages an unbiased understanding, thus revealing the true nature of human discernment. As stated in Matthew 24:23-25, we are cautioned against deception by false prophets and Christs, who, despite performing great signs and wonders, should not be believed. These scriptures underscore the importance of discernment in recognizing truth and not conforming to worldly patterns. -Pastor Steven G. Lee (January 14, 2024)