We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us discernment to know the one who is true. And we are in the one who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
We all have the ability to discern good from evil. Our consciences let us know when we are doing right and warn us when we are falling into sin. However, if we do not listen to our consciences and do not practice discernment, then we weaken our ability to know what truth is. If we become lazy in our approach to living out our faith, then we shall slip into a sinful slumber and be unable to wake our consciences. When this happens, we become spiritually dead and can only return to our senses through the reviving sacrament of reconciliation. This is why it is so important to remain in a state of grace and retain our discerning spirits. Without our consciences, we are lost, but with them we know the spiritual direction we are called to travel and what is best for us.
Do we belong to God or the world? Do we exercise our consciences? How can we discern the truth in our lives?
O Lord, give us a spirit of discernment to discover the way to eternal life.
Amen.
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