The Lord does not see as we see; while we may look at outward appearances, the Lord looks on the heart (1 Sam. 16:7). God values things differently that we often do, from the inside out. And this should give us pause, to question ourselves: Are we valuing things according to the world’s standard or God’s?
Tag Archives: Christian Discernment
How Shall We Then Live?
So, how shall we then live? How shall we worship God day by day in every area of life? By God’s grace, let us be motivated by mercy. You are a great sinner, but ever-greater is your Savior. According to God’s mercy, let us be sacrificed to worship. Hold nothing back; give yourself wholly and completely to the Lord. And, according to God’s mercy and by his grace, let us be transformed to discern, that we may live day by day to the glory of God.
Carl Trueman’s Reminder for Whiners (like you and me)
Trueman confronts not only our propensity for lamentation over yesterday and its impotence but also our habitual whining today. Rightly, he reminds us of our sanctified responsibility: to discern the problems of our day and respond appropriately.
