Discernment 101
What is Discernment
the ability to judge well, think clearly, and see what is not immediately obvious
What are the 3's
Commanding Scripture
Compelling Spirit
Common sense
Cows & Deer
Clean to eat
What does 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Tell us
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
What is Bibical Discernment
Spirit-empowered ability to accurately distinguish between truth and error, good and evil, and God's will versus deception
What are the 5 P's
Protector
Provider
Promoter
Priest
Prophet
Monkey & Zebra
Unclean to eat
What does Romans 12:1&2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 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.
What scripture speaks of discernment
Hebrews 5:14
What is wisdom
the ability to use your knowledge and life experience to make sound, ethical, and practical judgments.
Shrimp & Pork
Unclean because they are the pigs of the earth & sea
What does 1 Corinthians 2:14-15Tell us
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
What other scripture references discernment
Philippians 1:9 -10
What is Biblical Wisdom
The ability to discern good from evil and apply knowledge to live rightly and make God-honoring choices.
Plants & Fruit
Clean & with seeds
What does 1 Corinthians 11:29 Tell Us
For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves
What is the biggest take away from discernment
The ability to separate the important from the unimportant and the true from the false. It is the wisdom to look beyond surface-level appearances, emotions, or noise to make better, more intentional choices
What is fhe Ultimate Framework
Try to Look at life from the Bibical framework instead of your own eyes.
Where can we go to find scripture on clean & unclean
Leviticus 11 & Deuteronomy 14
Does Wisdom & Discernment go hand in hand
Yes