03/06/2026
The Importance of Discernment
Discernment is spiritual maturity in action. Hebrews 5:14 says, "those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil," showing that discernment grows through practice and closeness with God. 1 John 4:1 instructs us to "test the spirits, whether they are of God," revealing the need to carefully evaluate what we hear, see, and receive. Without discernment, even good-sounding things can lead you away from truth. With it, you are able to recognize what is from God and what is not.
Prayer
Lord, sharpen my discernment and help me recognize truth from deception in every area of my life. In the name of Jesus, Amen.