Choosing with Discernment

Decisions face us every day and that can be scary!

What we decide means not simply what we choose, but also what we reject (every decision means you and I have decided against something in making a positive choice). In fact, the word “decide” is rooted in the word “to kill” - de-cide, like “homi-cide”, “sui-cide”. We choose, and thus we kill, other options. And in doing this all-important act, I am more concerned than ever that Christians do this well.

The Book of Proverbs calls us away from choosing randomly, or by our emotions, or even by reason! Instead, we are called to use the gift of discernment. Reflect on Proverbs 2:1-10 in which we see a simple “if-then” format for how we get this wonderful treasure called “discernment” (the Hebrew word - binah - is sometimes translated “understanding”).

You will find that while not all of us can be members of Mensa, we can all acquire wisdom and discernment through the simple practice of loving and living God’s Word…if we choose!!