“Discernment grows through a combination of biblical knowledge, practical wisdom, and spiritual maturity. Conversely, discernment falters when someone doesn’t know the bible very well, doesn’t walk in biblical wisdom, and is spiritually immature.”
(Michael Clary – Clear Truth Media) I’ve been in ministry for over twenty years. Early on, there were lots of voices in the evangelical world telling pastors what they needed to succeed. We were told Christians should not seek power, lest they make it an idol. We were told that preaching “political” sermons turns off non-believers, so it’s best to keep our views to ourselves. Above all else, we were told, we must be winsome. That’s the key to reaching lost people, especially in urban contexts. Continue reading