Learn to Discern How many a man whose conceit is great thinks he has reached the limits of knowledge when further investigation would open to him a continent of truth before unknown Bp Simpson ID: 623667
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Lessons from Isaiah Learn to Discern
How many a man, whose conceit is great, thinks he has reached the limits of knowledge, when further investigation would open to him a continent of truth before unknown.
(Bp. Simpson)
August 6, 2017Slide2
Isaiah 26:7
The path of the righteous is level; You make level the way of the righteous.Slide3
Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.Slide4
Psalm 143:8
Let me hear in the morning of Your steadfast love, for in You I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.Slide5
Isaiah 26:8
In the path of Your judgments, O Lord, we wait for You; Your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul.Slide6
Isaiah 26:9
My soul yearns for You in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks You. For when Your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.Slide7
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.Slide8
Isaiah 26:9
My soul yearns for You in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks You.
For when Your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.Slide9
Isaiah 27:6
In days to come Jacob shall take root, Israel shall blossom and put forth shoots and fill the whole world with fruit.Slide10
Isaiah 27:11(b)
For this is a people without discernment; therefore He who made them will not have compassion on them; He who formed them will show them no favor.Slide11
Deuteronomy 32:28-29
For they are a nation void of counsel, and there is no understanding in them. If they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern their latter end!Slide12
Philippians 1:9-10
And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,Slide13
Hebrews 5:13-14
…for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.Slide14
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.Slide15
1 Corinthians 2:14
The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.Slide16
ChoicesSpeak life or death
Yield to temptation or resist
Hold our temper or let it fly
Choose to be offended or overlook
Give grace or judgment
Love or condemnSlide17
Choices
Serve or be self-focused
Walk in humility or pride
Forgive or become bitter
Choose truth or lies
Repent or keep on walking in error
Evaluate the outcome or blindly keep on goingSlide18
Seems Clear to MeAbound in love and discernment – Philippians 1:9-10
Discernment trained by constant practice – Hebrews 5:13-14
Learn God’s will by a renewed mind – Romans 12:2
Think spiritually – 1 Corinthians 2:14Slide19
Isaiah 27:11(b)
For this is a people without discernment; therefore He who made them will not have compassion on them; He who formed them will show them no favor.Slide20
Psalm 5:11-12
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may exult in You. For You bless the righteous, O Lord; You cover him with favor as with a shield.Slide21
For Our Consideration
Are we on the right path?
Are we seeking the Lord?
Are we in any sort of disobedience right now?
How is our discernment level?
How do we grow and mature in discernment?Slide22
Prayer FocusThank You Lord for Your word to lead, guide and instruct us
Thank You for adoption into Your family
Thank You for Your great love, grace, mercy and kindness
Thank You for today