1 Corinthians 2;12-15 (KJV)
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
First thing we need to do, off the top, is to make sure that today's encouragement doesn't get misunderstood. So,.... take a minute to go and look in the mirror. Then ask yourself, "What is it I am suppose to be looking at?"
I would dare to say that the answer that you receive back will bring the clarity needed for you to continue in today's encouragement.
What is wisdom? How do you begin to obtain it? Where, exactly, can it be found? These questions are probably in your mouths because of the fact that you are, now, confronted with the biggest question of yourself. Am I the spiritual or the natural man? Honestly, I cannot answer that but if you continue to search out God's wisdom and knowledge, you WILL find that answer. Again, leading to the next question: If I am the natural man, will I continue in my foolish ways?
Understand Brothers and Sisters, even those ponderings are just a little too much for some individuals. To sit and bring yourself into question! "Why should I question myself and all my actions?" says the man/woman who doesn't think of themselves as 'a bad' person. That is because of their level of discernment. Let's look at this from the original, Greek, meaning.
Discern: in the Greek- anakrino (an-ak-ree'-no); this is a compound word that means to scrutinize, (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine.
The two base words ana (an-ah') and krino (kree'-no) indicate the exact meaning to be to decide repeatedly, or to decide with great intensity.
Can you see why it is the question asked now? Because of the level of decision making. Paul writes that the natural man cannot discern those things of God, that this natural man calls them foolishness, because he doesn't possess the level of decision making to reach for God's wisdom. When those of us who are actively, constantly, willingly, reaching for God and his wisdom; through Christ Jesus, are able to connect to that particular level of decision making: no matter how far the connection is from us, we touch his wisdom: knowing that it brings about an outcome, which manifests itself in our lives, and doesn't quickly fade away.
That is why the scripture states, in verse 15, But he that is spiritual judgeth all things. It is due to the fact that not only can we, those who have received the Holy Spirit; God, can search for what is God's wisdom but we can determine, because it ain't hard to figure out, those actions, speech, and thoughts of the natural man as well. Again, that is why the backside of verse 15 states, yet he himself is judged of no man. Understand? The natural man WILL NOT reach for that level of decision making, therefore the spiritual man is foolish to him; he cannot judge (discern) the spiritual man.
This encouragement is written such manner to make you, no force you, back into the question at the top. Are you the natural or the spiritual man? Remember, there is a place you can get to in order to find the correct answer. Will you desire to reach for it?
Holla,
Yer Brova Catalyst
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