Friday, January 22, 2010

Biblical Discernment

Charles Spurgeon once said, “Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right and almost right.”

Biblical discernment is sorely lacking today, because there is a lack of biblical knowledge. Often, study of the Scriptures has sadly been replaced by "how-to" seminars and feel-good books. When human opinion replaces God's Word, the result can only be a mess.

For a thoroughly biblical, yet brief, treatment of this subject, go to "The Watchman's Bagpipes," here.

4 comments:

  1. Have you been reading Horton's Christless Christianity too?

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  2. No, but it looks to be worthy of attention. A short video and information about the book are available at http://www.christlesschristianity.org/.

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  3. Ron,

    I don't see where I can contact you by e-mail. Can you e-mail me at jude3.gctwm@yahoo.com - I have a question for you about your possible relation to another Livesay
    Glenn

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  4. Glenn:

    Thanks for reminding me that I had not made my email available on my profile. I have now changed that.

    Ron

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