The Tragic Decline of Discernment

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[The Tragic Decline of Discernment by Mike Gendron Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries] "The professing church is experiencing a marked decline in discernment because very few pastors are faithfully preaching the Word of God. There has also been an increase of false teachers who are attracting a growing number of gullible followers who want to be entertained. Some pastors are mistakenly calling this a revival because they do not know the difference between a movement of men and a movement of the Spirit.

We know from God's Word that spiritual discernment is a discipline and a privilege that only Christians can exercise. Paul wrote: "But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he who is spiritual judges all things" (1 Cor. 2:14-16).

Discernment is necessary for us to determine God's way from man's way, truth from error, good from evil, right from wrong, and apostles from apostates. As disciples of Christ we must all faithfully abide in God's Word to know the truth (John 8:31-32). We must keep discernment alive in order to keep the Body of Christ strong and healthy. What's at stake if we don't? The glory of our Savior, the sanctity of His Church and the purity of His Gospel. May God help us all to fight the good fight of faith as we engage in the fierce battle for the souls of men.

Listen to Mike's message on Biblical Discernment at Heritage Christian Fellowship in Albuquerque here." Pro-Gospel.org
 
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serpentdove said:
"The professing church..."
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Exactly which "church" is Pope Gendron talking about---which of the multiplied thousands of recently-invented, man-made non-Catholic sects is supposedly "the church"? Please post its name, location, and human leaders.
 
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1 Corinthians 13

8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
 
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The Tragic Decline of Discernment

What makes the OP conclude that their was ever a golden age of Christianity "discernment" from which we've declined?
 
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1 Corinthians 13

8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
 
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patrick jane said:
There's proof that your priests molested children systematically for centuries
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There is proof that Protestant ministers, youth pastors, school teachers, camp councilors, day care workers, and sports coaches have molested youth as well, so don't bother trying to pretend that its some sort of monopoly of the Catholic Church. You'll have to ride your little hobby horse elsewhere. In any case, that isn't the "proof" I requested anyway, so your answer is entirely irrelevant with respect to the actual question asked. Come back when you have something applicable to offer.
 
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