Discerning and Wise
My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. (James 3:1) We live in a day where many Christians have taken it upon themselves to speak in the name of the Lord. Some even call themselves apostles and prophets. Many follow these voices, and far too often end up damaged and shipwrecked due to their lack of discernment and discipline. The Bible warns us to be careful and to judge these men and women by their fruit. If we are filled with the Word, we will recognize the presence or absence of the Word in their teaching. If we are full of good works, we will recognize and rightly discern theirs. Every Christian must be able to wisely discern what we see and hear. Thank God for His Holy Spirit! "Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart...