It definitely can be challenging. Some of my markers: out of character, not aligned with the plan, what does Trump do, 40,000 ft view, and is it what I would do.
All good points. Plus we're called to think outside the box, think strategically and to develop a sense of the current control mechanisms that are in place. Also, there's sort of "sixth sense" with some of the psyops or, as I call them, "red flags". When something feels "off" - perhaps one's inner discernment recognizing an anomaly before the "present mind" can delve into what's not adding up.
Edit: Also, sifting-sorting facts from innuendo, looking for language cues, etc.
Pretty sure God wants us to use the powers of discernment He's blessed us with. Instinct is powerful, yes, and shouldn't be ignored or superceded, but I'll stick to using the brain the Lord gave me to develop my wisdom as well.
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.". Matthew 10:16
“But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.”. Mathew 13:16
...be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Both of which are all instinct.
" [a] I can do nothing of mine own self: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just, because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father who hath sent me." -- John 5 :30 --1599 Geneva
[a] :The father is the author and approver of all things which Christ doeth.
"but I'll stick to using the brain the Lord gave me to develop my wisdom as well." Good luck with that , because that is the natural FIRST STEP.
[4] "Yet the Lord hath not [b]given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day." --Deuteronomy 29:4
[4] : He showeth that it is not in man’s power to understand the mysteries of God, if it be not given him from above.
It definitely can be challenging. Some of my markers: out of character, not aligned with the plan, what does Trump do, 40,000 ft view, and is it what I would do.
All good points. Plus we're called to think outside the box, think strategically and to develop a sense of the current control mechanisms that are in place. Also, there's sort of "sixth sense" with some of the psyops or, as I call them, "red flags". When something feels "off" - perhaps one's inner discernment recognizing an anomaly before the "present mind" can delve into what's not adding up.
Edit: Also, sifting-sorting facts from innuendo, looking for language cues, etc.
Develop FAITH. In God & Yourself.
Stop trying to Think your way into "sifting-sorting " & "cues".
Instincts are trusting that the correct skills / responses have been assimilated.
( "Feel the Force")
Pretty sure God wants us to use the powers of discernment He's blessed us with. Instinct is powerful, yes, and shouldn't be ignored or superceded, but I'll stick to using the brain the Lord gave me to develop my wisdom as well.
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.". Matthew 10:16
“But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.”. Mathew 13:16
Both of which are all instinct.
" [a] I can do nothing of mine own self: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just, because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father who hath sent me." -- John 5 :30 --1599 Geneva
[a] :The father is the author and approver of all things which Christ doeth.
"but I'll stick to using the brain the Lord gave me to develop my wisdom as well." Good luck with that , because that is the natural FIRST STEP.
[4] "Yet the Lord hath not [b]given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day." --Deuteronomy 29:4
[4] : He showeth that it is not in man’s power to understand the mysteries of God, if it be not given him from above.