"For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
Hebrews 4:12 (NKJ)
It's really neat how God's word is called "a discerner" here. Because not only does searching the Bible help us find a solution to a problem in life, but it helps us see the situation more clearly. In some instances, the advice of others and personal bias can give a blurry view of the right thing to do, and even narrow how many options there are; but the word of God cuts through that like a bright headlight shining through fog. God's word points out the vital principles and unchanging facts that explain the way things really are (whether or not a person really did do something deserving resentment, and why Option C is a more Christ-like thing to do).
Looking through the Bible thoroughly lets us see the way the whole situation really is, and with that knowledge, it gives us a solution through showing us the Lord's thoughts and His heart on the matter.
So discerner is really a wonderful way to describe the word of God; don't you think? :)
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