A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

Ses s i on 4: Cu l t i vat i ng Our Commun i on: The I nward Di sc i p l i nes 157

c. Comprehension: relating the positions against what we know to be true regarding the Scriptures teaching on the taking of human life (with an emphasis on the teachings of Christ)

d. Reflection: creating various “right answers” that might satisfy a Christian understanding of the issue

5. Critical thinking is a form of spiritual warfare : John 8.44 – You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

6. Processes for evaluating Book 1

a. Books: seek to understand, interpret, and evaluate the message of the book.

b. Discussion and dialogue

(1) What is being claimed?

(2) What is the evidence for the claim?

(3) Is the evidence abundant and relevant?

(4) What kinds of objections and rebuttals are offered against these claims?

(5) In light of our evaluation of the claim, should it be changed to coincide with the truth?

7. Processes for evaluating Book 2 : the observation of reality in things, events, and actions