Common sense is a valuable asset in navigating life’s challenges, but when it comes to understanding God’s ways, it falls short. The Bible warns that the natural mind, with all its logical conclusions and common-sense reasoning, cannot fully grasp spiritual truth (1 Corinthians 2:14).
The knowledge of God is not discovered through intellectual effort or natural reasoning, but revealed through the Spirit of God and received by the human spirit. Jesus Christ is the foundation of true wisdom (Colossians 2:3), and without Him, our thinking becomes unstable, and our moral judgments become confused.
The Bible is full of examples that defy common-sense logic, such as Noah building an ark, Abraham leaving his homeland, and Moses stretching a rod over the Red Sea. These examples show that walking with God requires spiritual obedience, perception, and surrender.
Common sense may guide a person through life, but only Christ guides a person into eternal life. Without Him, sense is incomplete; with Him, sense becomes enlightened. Without Him, the conscience is confused; in Him, the conscience becomes clear.
As Christians, we must allow the Spirit of Christ to interpret truth to our spirit, rather than forcing common sense onto Scripture. The deepest understanding of God comes from the Spirit of God, revealing the mind of God and empowering our walk with Christ.
Jesus Christ is the only way to life, truth, salvation, and a rightly formed conscience. He is the foundation of true wisdom, and without Him, our thinking is clouded, and our moral judgments are confused.
Written by Deacon Abraham Quainoo
