A hodge-podge of mixed thoughts today

"Discernment is not simply a matter of telling the difference between what is right and wrong; rather it is the difference between right and almost right." -Charles Spurgeon

I never thought of it that way. I've always thought of discernment as being able to judge between right and wrong. In fact, as I grow older, judging between right and wrong gets easier and easier. It's the "almost" stuff that is tough. Or standing at the fork and trying to decide between 2 or more paths. From the perspective of standing at the fork, each path can look very much like the next and based on your experience, counsel from a trusted brother or sister in Christ, prayer and seeking His guidance in the scriptures, discerning the correct path to take can still be extraordinarily difficult. Not that you cannot do both, but I sometimes wonder if I should pray more for discernment than for wisdom. Your thoughts??
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Reputation= what others think of us; favorable repute; good name.

Character= moral or ethical quality; [more importantly] what God and angels know to be true of us.

By comparison, developing a good reputation is easy! Just a thought.
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THE BIBLE;
This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers.

Its doctrine is holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be saved and practice it to be holy.

It contains light to direct you, food to support you and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword and the Christian's character. Here, heaven is open and the gates of hell are disclosed.

Christ is the grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart and guide the feet.

Read it slowly, frequently and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, health to the soul, and a river of pleasure. It is given to you here in this life, will be opened at the judgement and is established forever.

It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and condemn all who trifle with its contents. BIBLE = Book Without Peer. Introduction, MacArthur Study Bible.
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Prov 15;33 Prov 18;12 } "Humility precedes honor". First humility, then, honor.

Father in heaven, I love you. Thank you for your blessings, mercy and grace.