Psalm 32:9 English Standard Version (ESV) Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.

A term used yesterday was dilemma of doubt. When we read verses like the one above we tend to believe that a lack of understanding can lead to unfaithfulness. Doubt is not the same thing as lack of understanding nor is it unbelief.

Returning to the answer to doubt from yesterday, doubt is removed by God’s Word. We are speaking to kingdom living and discovering the differences between living in the world and kingdom living. It is only natural to doubt ourselves in these unfamiliar areas in this kingdom.

Believe that the bible contains all the answers required for the abundant life in kingdom living. It does not contain all the secular wisdoms we hear more often than godly wisdom. His Word will not lead you astray. Does the bible answer all of our questions? No and it should not be asked to do so. It was given to us for this life in Christ. Consider secular questions to be out of bounds.

Romans 8:5 English Standard Version (ESV) For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

Doubt could be considered an issue of the flesh, insecurity. It is obvious from Romans 8:5 that there is a distinct difference in the concerns of the flesh and the concerns of the spirit. The concerns of the flesh tends to ask how it can get what it wants. The concerns of the spirit lean towards hearing God rightly.

2 Timothy 2:15 English Standard Version (ESV) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.