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TEXT: Proverbs14:15.

An unthinking person believes everything,   but the prudent one thinks before acting.

*Outward actions can sometimes hide ulterior motives. You can't afford to take things merely on the face value.*

The simple or unthinking person accepts everything at face value, they do not question, or examine the situation. As a result, they are easily misled, deceived, and influenced by outward appearances or externalities.

But the prudent person is different. They take time to pause, reflect, and weigh what they see and hear. They understand that not everything presented is genuine.

They test motives, observe patterns, and seek wisdom before making decisions or forming conclusions.

1 John 4:1 says, *Dear friends, stop believing every spirit. Instead, test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.* 

When you have formed the habit of testing all spirits, it will cut across board, you will know how to discern even in the market space.

Outward actions can sometimes conceal deeper intentions. A smile may hide envy, kindness may be driven by selfish gain, and words may be crafted to impress rather than to express truth. 

This is why we must not be quick to judge based on only what is visible.
True character is not revealed merely by what people say, but by what resides in the hearts. 

In 1 Samuel 16:7,  The LORD told Samuel, *“Don’t look at his appearance or his height, for I’ve rejected him. Truly, God does not see what man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”* 

Over time, the consistency of one's actions, not just their words, will expose who they truly are.
Therefore, guard your heart and sharpen your discernment. *Ask God for wisdom to see beyond appearances and to hear beyond utterances.* 

 *Be quick to hear, slow to respond , and slow to make commitments. Inquire every matter from the Lord. Learn to say, " I'll get back to you on this matter"* or " give me time to ruminate on this issue". 

Beware of hypocrites. Be careful in your judgments.
Wisdom calls for depth, patience, and spiritual sensitivity. When you learn to look beyond the surface, you protect yourself from deception and position yourself to walk in truth.

 *BIBLE READING:* 

Proverbs 23:6-8.

 *PRAYER FOCUS:* 

Father God, please bless me with the gift of discernment that I may know how to deal in every matter in Jesus name. 

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