I. Prone to Wander (James 5:18-20)
1. We are prone to wander from the truth (5:18).
Ephesians 4:14
2. The community is responsible bring wanderers back (5:19).
3. Wandering leads to destruction (5:20).
II. Principles of Discernment (Proverbs 18)
1. Avoid isolation (18:1).
2. Be quick to understand, slow to give an opinion (18:2).
3. Avoid partiality (18:5).
4. Be willing to listen (18:13).
5. Build an intelligent heart (18:15).
6. Hear both sides of the story (18:17).