How can we get our bearings so we don’t get lost in the spiritual journey?

1. We will get and keep our bearings in the spiritual journey by developing _______________________ discernment

Question: Should Christians judge one another?

Some criteria for proper evaluation may be helpful

▸ Evaluation should be for the purpose of ______________________ (cf. I John 4:1 - “test” with a view toward approval)

▸ Evaluation should be done in ___________________________ and ____________________________ (cf. Gal. 6:1)

▸ Evaluation must not focus on personal _______________________ issues (cf. Rom. 14:1–23; I Cor. 8:1–13; 10:23–33)

▸ Evaluation should identify those leaders who have “no handle for ____________________” from within the church or the community (cf. I Tim. 3)

Two terms for “testing:”

▸ peirazō – This term has the connotation of examination for the purpose of ________________ __________________or rejection

▸ dokimazō – This term is a only used in a positive sense of testing with a view towards ___________________

2. We will get and keep our bearing in the spiritual life by confidently applying _______________ _________________

What does the phrase: “because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world” mean to you?

How can you live a victorious life?