The Tragic Decline of Discernment
[The Tragic Decline of Discernment by Mike Gendron
Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries] "The professing church is experiencing a
marked decline in discernment because very few pastors are faithfully preaching
the Word of God. There has also been an increase of false teachers who are
attracting a growing number of gullible followers who want to be entertained.
Some pastors are mistakenly calling this a revival because they do not know the
difference between a movement of men and a movement of the Spirit.
We know from God's Word that spiritual discernment is
a discipline and a privilege that only Christians can exercise. Paul wrote: "But
the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are
foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually
discerned. But he who is spiritual judges all things" (1
Cor. 2:14-16).
Discernment is necessary for us to determine God's way
from man's way, truth from error, good from evil, right from wrong, and apostles
from apostates. As disciples of Christ we must all faithfully abide in God's
Word to know the truth (John
8:31-32). We must keep discernment alive in order
to keep the Body of Christ strong and healthy. What's at stake if we don't? The
glory of our Savior, the sanctity of His Church and the purity of His Gospel.
May God help us all to fight the good fight of faith as we engage in the fierce
battle for the souls of men.
Listen to Mike's message on Biblical Discernment at
Heritage Christian Fellowship in Albuquerque
here." Pro-Gospel.org
ad hominem (Eph
4:14)
1 Cor. 12:27,
28
[Pope Gendron] Now demonstrate exactly how my question about Gendron's use of the word "church' in any way attacked his character or motives. Post your proof.
I'm not here to teach you Logic 101 (Eph 4:14).
So no proof whatsoever.
Stacking the Deck
Eph 4:14
