Belt of truth: Discerner of truth

Ephesians 4:14 | Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.

• Just before this verse, Ephesians 4 is about maturing as a believer. How does the Bible help a believer mature or “grow up” in their faith? 

• According to Ephesians 4:14, why is it important for believers to mature in their faith? 

• Jesus was able to quickly recognize the lies and intent of Satan’s attacks in Matthew 4. Why is this? 

• Are you able to quickly recognize Satan’s lies when he attacks or are you quickly fooled like Eve? Give an example of a time you stood firm and a time you were tricked.

• What are you doing to grow in your faith? How are you prioritizing this or if you’re not, how can you start?