by T. Austin-Sparks
First published in "A Witness and A Testimony" magazines, 1927 & 1932. Vol. 5-6 - 5-8, 10-6.
Lack of spiritual perception and discernment is accountable for more confusion, paralysis, ineffectiveness, and failure in Christian life and service than we realise. This lack is itself an indication of many things, but primarily of failure to mature or develop in spirit.... Never was there a time when the Lord's people needed to pray more earnestly for "a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him; the eyes of the heart to be enlightened." We may be sadly led astray or be brought into confusion unless we have understanding by the Spirit in the foundational matters of our life in Christ.
