Monday, October 28 Jehovah himself gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and discernment.​—Prov. 2:6.

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Monday, October 28

Jehovah himself gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and discernment.—Prov. 2:6.

 

Jesus identified an important quality that we need if we are to understand what we read in God’s Word—discernment. (Matt. 24:15) What is discernment? It is the ability to grasp how one idea relates to another and how it differs from another and to see what is not immediately obvious. In addition, as Jesus indicated, we need discernment to identify events that fulfill Bible prophecy. We also need this quality so that we can benefit fully from everything we read in the Bible. Jehovah gives his servants discernment. So turn to him in prayer, and ask him to help you develop this quality. How can you work in harmony with your prayer? Carefully analyze what you read, and note how it relates to other things you know. Look for the meaning of a Bible passage, and see ways in which you can apply it in your life. (Heb. 5:14) As you read with discernment, your understanding of the Scriptures will grow. w23.02 10 ¶7-8

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Discernment is a precious art,

The wisdom deep within the heart.

To see what’s hidden, subtle, clear,

And grasp what others fail to hear.

 

Jesus spoke of this insight bright,

To recognize in truth and light

Fulfillments of God’s grand design—

A wisdom from his Word divine.

 

Jehovah grants discernment’s gift;

So turn to him, your prayers uplift.

Study well and seek the way,

To grow in insight day by day.

 

Thus, with each word, each holy line,

Your understanding will refine.