Summary of Are You Practicing Discernment?
Key Strategies and Techniques
- Practice Discernment:
- Discernment is likened to a skill that must be developed through practice, similar to how one grows from consuming milk to solid food.
- Regularly assess situations by being aware of the Spiritual forces at play.
- Spiritual Awareness:
- Engage in active listening when hearing sermons or teachings, focusing not just on the words but also on the underlying spirit.
- Maintain a practice of Discernment as a fundamental part of Spiritual life, akin to prayer.
- Understanding Spiritual vs. Soulish:
- Recognize the difference between "Spiritual" (Pneumatikos) and "Soulish" (psuchikos) concepts, as these terms have different implications in Spiritual practice.
- Explore translations of "Soulish" to understand its nuances better, as English lacks a direct equivalent.
- Continuous Learning:
- Encourage ongoing study of Spiritual texts to deepen understanding and Discernment capabilities.
Presenters/Sources
- The speaker's insights and teachings on Discernment and spirituality.
The video titled "Are You Practicing Discernment?" discusses the importance of Discernment in Spiritual life and differentiates between Spiritual and Soulish understanding.
Notable Quotes
— 00:56 — « I would like to challenge you and ask you, are you practicing discernment? I think I can say of myself that in a certain measure, I do practice discernment. »
— 01:42 — « I believe we need to practice discernment in every situation. I believe discernment should be as regularly a part of our spiritual life as prayer. Otherwise, we’ll be in trouble. »
— 03:48 — « I believe, therefore, that we have to create a word to translate the Bible correctly. »
— 05:18 — « Unless we get behind the English translations, we really cannot grasp this vital distinction between that which is spiritual and that which is soulish. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement