DISCRETION AND UNDERSTANDING SHALL PRESERVE YOU

 

The yoke of confusion and stagnation is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: DISCRETION AND UNDERSTANDING SHALL PRESERVE YOU

 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Proverbs 2:3–12; 2 Timothy 3:14–16
Proverbs 2:11 (KJV) “Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee.”
   God does not intend His children to live by assumptions, ignorance or religious traditions, but by divine wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 2:3–12 reveals that when we earnestly seek wisdom and understanding as hidden treasures, God gives us knowledge that preserves our lives.
  The Hebrew word for 'Discretion' is Mezimmah (מְזִמָּה), meaning prudence, thoughtful planning, good judgment and the ability to distinguish between right and wrong. "Understanding'  is Tebunah (תְּבוּנָה), meaning discernment, intelligence, insight and the ability to apply knowledge correctly. These qualities protect believers from deception, wicked counsel and destructive decisions.
    Paul instructed Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:14–16 to continue in the Scriptures, which are able to make him wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for doctrine, correction and instruction in righteousness. Therefore, spiritual preservation requires consistent study and application of God's Word (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:105).
   Furthermore, Jeremiah 3:15 promises that God will give His people pastors after His heart who will feed them with knowledge and understanding. God uses sound spiritual leadership to equip believers, but we must examine every teaching by Scripture (Acts 17:11).
REFLECTION: Discretion and understanding are spiritual safeguards. Never surrender your judgment to religious personalities. Study God's Word, receive sound teaching and allow the Holy Spirit to guide your decisions.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power over spiritual manipulatios. . Father, grant me discretion and understanding. Deliver me from deception, ignorance and destructive counsel. Give me a hunger for Your Word and pastors after Your heart who will teach me knowledge and understanding, in Jesus' name. Amen.
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