1 Corinthians 2:14 (NIV) The person without 
the Spirit does not accept the things that come 
from the Spirit of God but considers them 
foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are 
discerned only through the Spirit. 

INTRODUCTION

God intends that even in this life the 
truths of His word shall be ever unfolding to His 
people. There is only one way in which this 
knowledge can be obtained. We can attain to an 
understanding of God's word only through the illumination 
of that Spirit by which the word was given. {SC 
109}  

COMMENTARY PEARL

What Nonbelievers Dont Know About 
Christians 
   When most people think of the Christian 
life, the life that is dedicated to God, they 
envision something full of misery, rules, and 
regulations. They imagine a life of gloom and boredom and 
cant fathom the appeal of something like that. 
   The Bible says, But the natural man 
does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, 
for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know 
them, because they are spiritually discerned (1 
Corinthians 2:14 NKJV). 
   Nonbelievers dont know that when you 
walk with the Lord, there is a joy 
inexpressible (1 Peter 1:8 NKJV). It is not joy that comes 
from the buzz of alcohol, drugs, or other things. 
In fact, those things come with a hefty price 
tag in the end. 
   When you know God, you realize the Bible 
is not a mere book but Gods living Word to 
you. And it takes on a whole new meaning. 
   When you realize that prayer is not a 
mere ritual but is instead communication with the 
all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving God, that means a 
lot. 
   And when you sing His praises, you are 
not just singing a few songs with other 
Christians. Rather, you are lifting up the name of the 
Lord together. 
   That is something the world doesnt 
have. 
   So, there are two ways we can live our 
lives: the right way or the wrong way. There are 
two paths we can take: the narrow way that leads 
to life or the broad way that leads to 
destruction. And there are two foundations we can build 
on: the rock or sinking sand. We can live either 
a happy and holy life or a miserable and 
unholy life. 
   Theres nothing out there like the 
Christian life. And when you truly come to know God, 
you realize its the greatest life there is. 
[Greg Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

1 Corinthians 2:14 - Spiritual Discernment 
So Vital. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201030-1146.html 

1 Corinthians 2:14 - Spiritual Wisdom!

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2007/20070910-1031.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs <FGGibbs@abible.com> 

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