Discerning the Truth

This message invites us into a profound exploration of spiritual discernment—that supernatural ability to distinguish truth from deception, right from wrong, and God's voice from the noise of our own feelings. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 and Hebrews 4:12, we're reminded that discernment isn't merely human intuition or intellectual knowledge; it's a divine gift activated by the Holy Spirit living within us. The sermon walks us through the story of Isaac's deception by Jacob in Genesis 27, showing how even feelings and physical senses can mislead us when we're spiritually blind. Isaac perceived something was wrong—his discernment was activated—but he allowed his feelings to override that spiritual warning. This powerful illustration challenges us to consider: What is our discerner? Are we relying on emotions, personal preferences, or the unchanging Word of God? The message emphasizes that true discernment is given by the Spirit, nourished in God's Word, and developed through experience. It's not enough to know Scripture intellectually; we must be doers of the Word, applying what we learn and allowing our faith to come alive through obedience. This superpower of discernment grows stronger as we walk closely with God, study His Word daily, and practice what we learn. The call is clear: examine ourselves, test everything against Scripture, and allow the two-edged sword of God's Word to divide truth from error in our hearts and in the world around us.