"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." 1 Corinthians 2:14
When we give our hearts and lives to Jesus we become filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit becomes our spiritual translator. Reading the Bible with the Holy Spirit to guide creates a deeper level of spiritual understanding.
This verse in 1 Corinthians explains how the "natural human" without Jesus as their Lord and Savior cannot discern or fully understand spiritual matters because they are not filled with the Holy Spirit. The natural man can read the Bible and understand the fundamentals of the Christian faith, but they will not be able to grow spiritually mature in Christ until they receive Jesus into their hearts.
Most Christians are aware of how this works because we have been there. We have been unsaved at one point in our lives, and then gave our hearts and lives to Jesus. Before we knew the Lord we read the Bible, but our spiritual growth did not begin until we were filled with the Holy Spirit. It is just a sequence of events that occurs in the life of a believer.
However, some Christians are not taking advantage of the discernment the Holy Spirit provides. Gifts from God should never be wasted or cast aside. Let's set our hearts and minds to fully use the spiritual gifts and resources God has given us.
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