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The Lost Art of Discernment. What is Best?
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Introduction:
Philippians 1:9-11
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1 Corinthians 6-8-10 Principle: Five Questions to Ask To Make the Best Decision in a "Grey Area":
- Is it Permissible ? (1 Cor 6:12)
1 Corinthians 6:12 - "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful.
"All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. - Is it Beneficial ? (1 Cor 6:12)
1 Corinthians 6:12 - "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful.
"All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. - Could it get me under its Power ? (1 Cor 6:12)
1 Corinthians 6:12 - "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful.
"All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. - Could it cause a brother to Stumble ? (1 Cor 8:12-13)
1 Corinthians 8:12-13 - Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.
- Is it Glorifying to God? (1 Cor 10:31)
1 Corinthians 10:31 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
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Small Group Discussion
Read Philippians 1:9-11 and 1 Cor 6:12, 1 Cor 8:12-13, 1 Cor 10:31
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Why is it important to discern what is best, not just what is “right and wrong”? See Philippians 1:10.
Name a “grey area” you’ve personally struggled with. How does the 1 Corinthians 6-8-10 principle help you come to a conviction in that area?
Breakout
Pray for one another.
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If you are struggling with discernment in the form of an addiction. Check out the 5-part series where the church faces this series need head-on. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the pastors or elders of the church to get help!
105 episodes
The Lost Art of Discernment. What is Best?
Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North Sermons - Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North
Manage episode 425155960 series 1400103
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Introduction:
Philippians 1:9-11
![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/562af9b0e4b0b7066cf407f8/9bd33b6d-9320-41e6-b04a-05f0a85d4544/2024-JUNE-IntentionalWisdomTheLostArtOfDiscernment_1400sq-sm.jpg?format=1000w)
1 Corinthians 6-8-10 Principle: Five Questions to Ask To Make the Best Decision in a "Grey Area":
- Is it Permissible ? (1 Cor 6:12)
1 Corinthians 6:12 - "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful.
"All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. - Is it Beneficial ? (1 Cor 6:12)
1 Corinthians 6:12 - "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful.
"All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. - Could it get me under its Power ? (1 Cor 6:12)
1 Corinthians 6:12 - "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful.
"All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. - Could it cause a brother to Stumble ? (1 Cor 8:12-13)
1 Corinthians 8:12-13 - Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.
- Is it Glorifying to God? (1 Cor 10:31)
1 Corinthians 10:31 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!
Small Group Discussion
Read Philippians 1:9-11 and 1 Cor 6:12, 1 Cor 8:12-13, 1 Cor 10:31
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Why is it important to discern what is best, not just what is “right and wrong”? See Philippians 1:10.
Name a “grey area” you’ve personally struggled with. How does the 1 Corinthians 6-8-10 principle help you come to a conviction in that area?
Breakout
Pray for one another.
![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/562af9b0e4b0b7066cf407f8/1576868970747-1FY2W64TQ437KTYDFGAO/Done+with+Addiction+2020+Screen.jpg?format=1000w)
If you are struggling with discernment in the form of an addiction. Check out the 5-part series where the church faces this series need head-on. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the pastors or elders of the church to get help!
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