Did you get the "Sense" if it? – ⚖️?⚖️

[Bible Speaks]

Did you get the "Sense" if it? 

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The Bible speaks of a person “lacking good sense” and of one who “acquires understanding.” (Proverbs 7:7)  (Amos 5:15)

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Because of spiritual immaturity and inexperience in God’s service, someone “lacking good sense” may lack discernment and good judgment. However, “whoever acquires good sense” gives serious attention to the inner person by means of regular, prayerful study of God’s Word. And to the extent possible in his imperfect state, he harmonizes his thoughts, desires, emotions, and goals in life with what God approves. Thus he “loves himself,” or blesses himself, and “will find success.” Being imperfect, we all struggle to subdue fleshly desires and do what is right in God’s eyes. (Romans 7:21-25) 

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Jehovah is aware of this, “remembering that we are dust.” (Psalm 103:14) Sometimes, though, a Christian may commit a serious sin. Is his situation hopeless? By no means! Granted, the wrongdoer may reap bitter fruitage, as did King David. Nevertheless, God is always “ready to forgive” those who are contrite and “openly confess” their sins. 

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As Jehovah’s servants, do we personally appreciate what we have in the way of spiritual provisions and blessings? When we study the Bible and Christian publications and attend our meetings, assemblies, and conventions, we do indeed feel like crying out joyfully because of the good condition of the heart. We rejoice in the clear understanding that we have of God’s Word. Prayer and Bible study help us to have greater love for what is good. 

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But it is just as important that we learn to hate what is bad. (Psalm 97:10) We can avoid selfish desires if we think about the problems they can cause us. (James 1:14, 15) 

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We need to learn to hate what is bad and to love what is good. Then the things that Satan uses to try to trap us will not be attractive to us because we will hate them. 

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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102008068?q=hate+what+is+bad&p=par