the gift of discernment
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The speaker discusses the gift of discernment of spirits, which is one of the gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12. They explain that this gift is important when the church opens up to spiritual manifestations, as there can be errors, carnality, excesses, falsehood, and even demonic intervention. The ability to discern between manifestations that are from God and those that are not is necessary. The speaker emphasizes that every believer needs a measure of spiritual discernment in their life, and cites examples from scripture where discernment is requested, such as King Solomon asking for discernment to judge his people. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of balancing love with knowledge and intelligence, and cites passages from Philippians 1 and Hebrews 5.
The ability to discern spirits is important for navigating the spiritual world and understanding the things of God. It is a gift given by God to those who seek it and is developed through practice and experience. Discernment is needed to distinguish between good and evil and to know who is of God and who is of the devil. It is important to ask the Holy Spirit for discernment and not believe every spirit, as false prophets and false teachers will arise. Miracles can also be performed by those who are not from God, so it is important to have discernment in all areas of life.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of discernment of spirits for Christians, as there are many false prophets and preaching that is not spiritually legitimate. He encourages the audience to test the spirits according to the word of God, and to judge by their fruit. The speaker also stresses the need for knowledge and discernment in today's complex and dangerous world, where demons are experienced in deception and seduction. He calls on the audience to ask God for wisdom and spiritual discernment, and to seek knowledge of the word to develop spiritual discernment. The talk concludes with a prayer for God to pour out discernment, knowledge, and wisdom on the audience.
The ability to discern spirits is important for navigating the spiritual world and understanding the things of God. It is a gift given by God to those who seek it and is developed through practice and experience. Discernment is needed to distinguish between good and evil and to know who is of God and who is of the devil. It is important to ask the Holy Spirit for discernment and not believe every spirit, as false prophets and false teachers will arise. Miracles can also be performed by those who are not from God, so it is important to have discernment in all areas of life.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of discernment of spirits for Christians, as there are many false prophets and preaching that is not spiritually legitimate. He encourages the audience to test the spirits according to the word of God, and to judge by their fruit. The speaker also stresses the need for knowledge and discernment in today's complex and dangerous world, where demons are experienced in deception and seduction. He calls on the audience to ask God for wisdom and spiritual discernment, and to seek knowledge of the word to develop spiritual discernment. The talk concludes with a prayer for God to pour out discernment, knowledge, and wisdom on the audience.
I want to share with you a teaching word that I already shared with our brothers this morning. We are, as you know, for our visitors above all, taking a tour through Chapter 12 of the First Letter to the Corinthians.
And we are focusing, particularly on the verses where a series of gifts are listed, gifts that are as we have said, a special provision that God makes for his people for the needs of his people . Gifts are gifts, God's provisions for God's people.
And we are focusing, particularly on the verses where a series of gifts are listed, gifts that are as we have said, a special provision that God makes for his people for the needs of his people . Gifts are gifts, God's provisions for God's people.
