The path from joy to truth comes through fellowship with God. In order to abide in Him we must be able to distinguish between truth and error, and in a world of deception where the spirit of the world vies for our attention and affection, we must hold fast to His truth in His Word, so that we can abide in Him and live in His joy.
Application Questions:
Why is it crucial for you to be able to distinguish truth from error?
How and where do you see the deception of the world in your life?
What would it look like to cultivate spiritual discernment according to God's Word?
How does the hope of God give you strength to hold fast to His truth?
