Bible Verses about Discernment
Compiled by The BibleStudyTools Staff
on 05/29/2018
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The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.
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to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
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Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
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For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.
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As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.
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Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
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So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
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But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
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The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.
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See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.
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For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
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But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
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Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.
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If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
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Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.”
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“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
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For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
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Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
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The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
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The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
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I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue.
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Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.
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And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
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so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
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If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching,
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they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions
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and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.
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For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
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And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
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It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
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My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
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turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—
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indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
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and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
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then you will understand the fear of the LORDand find the knowledge of God.
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My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
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for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
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Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
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Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
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in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.