The Bible says...?

Question

The Bible says that we are to Judge not, lest we be judged. How should the spirit of discernment be used in accordance with God’s Word?

Answer 1

"To my discernment incline your ears, so as to guard thinking abilities; and may your own lips safeguard knowledge itself."—Proverbs 5:1, 2.

To resist temptations toward immorality, we need wisdom—the ability to put Scriptural knowledge to use—and discernment, or the power to distinguish right from wrong and to choose the correct course. We are urged to pay attention to wisdom and discernment so as to guard our thinking ability. How may we do so? When we study God's Word, the Bible, we need to take note of the way God does things and incline our ear to his will and purposes. By doing this, we will be directing our thought processes into right channels. Thinking ability thus acquired is harmonious with godly wisdom and knowledge. When properly exercised, this ability protects us from being ensnared by immoral enticements.

Answer 2

The only judge is God. So unless you judge according to the word of God, you bring judgement on yourself.

The spirit of discernment comes only with understanding the word of God. If you don't read, you won't know, and if you don't know,you won't understand.

Answer 3

As the Bible says it is not for us to judge. The spirit of discernment is within us (hopefully) to help us make the correct choices as we go thru life.

Answer 4

Amazing the number of people that know how to interpret the Bible and pretend that they know God's word...

Answer 5

God will extend mercy and forgiveness to us, according to the way we've extended mercy and forgiveness to others, within the scope of his divine and perfect justice.

Answer 6

I believe in teaching people the wisdom of the prince of peace by force if necessary.