Main Scripture: Matthew 7 (ESV)
Philippians 1:9 (ESV)
9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,
“Authentic Kingdom Living Requires Discernment and Obedience.”
Principle #1: Discernment begins with self-examination.
Principle #2: Discernment is knowing we are sustained through prayerful dependence on God.
Principle #3: Discernment produces love-filled action.
Principle #4: Discernment knows not every path leads to life.
Psalm 23:3b (ESV)
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Principle #5: Discernment knows not every voice speaks for God.
1 Corinthians 12:10 (ESV)
10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
Principle #6: Discernment knows not every profession of faith is authentic.
Principle #7: The true disciple acts on Christ's words.
