"Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for he is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold" (Proverbs 3:13-14 niv). We all know people that we would call wise, prudent, or discerning. What sets these individuals apart is their ability to walk in the guidance of God. Do you feel like you daily receive direction from God? You can! From the Scriptures, author Roberts Liardon sets you on the path to pursuing a life marked by wisdom. With this knowledge and insight, you can: find out how to be led by the Spirit of God; develop a plan of action for successful decision-making; defeat the spiritual forces of evil in your life; discover the immense power in daily prayer and Bible-reading. Sharpen your discernment and you will be more than a conqueror!
The author provides guidance on sharpening your spiritual discernment to help you make right decisions, distinguish between the Spirit of God and the devil, test spirits, have more certitude about how to live your life.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part One--Discernment: More Than a Feeling
1. Reading (and Adding) Things Aright
2. The Importance of Thinking Eternally
3. The Heavenly Minded Must Be Heaven Dwellers
4. A Word on the Word
Part Two--The Nitty Gritty on Sharpening Your Spiritual Senses
5. Are You Equipped?
6. Stop the Hunger Strike
7. The Disciplines
Part Three--Happily Ever After...
Introduction to Part Three
8. A Question of Motives
9. The Humble and Gentle Heart
10. Continuing Education
Part Four--Some Key Concerns
Introduction to Part Four
11. A Few Spiritual Issues
12. A Look at Relationships