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Discerning Right From Wrong
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And when we’re filled
with God’s wisdom, the decisions we make will bring peace, justice and
goodness. And that will bring glory to God. When Solomon received the gift of
wisdom, he was soon put to the test when two women approached him both claiming
to be a baby’s mother. He managed to discern who the real mother was and we’re
told that the people were in awe of him because they could see God’s wisdom in
him. Can people see the same wisdom in us?
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‘So give
your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish
between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?’ - 1
Kings 3:9 (NIV).
When
God asked Solomon what he wanted, Solomon gave what we might think of as a
surprising answer.
Out of
everything he could have wanted, he asked for the gift of wisdom. Solomon
recognized the value of wisdom.
We all
need wisdom. From decision-making to solving conflicts, we need to be able to
make wise choices.
And
discernment fits in with this.
Being
able to discern between right and wrong, the truthfulness of a statement or the
character of a person, helps us make those wise choices.
The
Bible says that discernment is a spiritual gift.
In 1
Corinthians 12:10, Paul tells us that people are given differing gifts.
Some of
us have discernment as our spiritual gift.
But for
those of us who don’t, we can ask God to help us be discerning and wise in our everyday
decisions, faith, relationships and workplaces.
James
1:5 says, ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives
generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.’
Prayer:
‘Heavenly
Father, fill me with your wisdom so that I will be able to discern between
right and wrong, good and evil, truth and falsehood.
May
your wisdom guide me in the choices I make so that you will be glorified.’
In
Jesus’ Mighty Name,
AMEN!
Final Thoughts:
And
when we’re filled with God’s wisdom, the decisions we make will bring peace,
justice and goodness.
And
that will bring glory to God.
When
Solomon received the gift of wisdom, he was soon put to the test when two women
approached him both claiming to be a baby’s mother.
He
managed to discern who the real mother was and we’re told that the people were
in awe of him because they could see God’s wisdom in him (1
Kings 3:28).
Can
people see the same wisdom in us?
Be Greatly Blessed!
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