Discernment

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; — read the full passage →

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. — read the full passage →

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; — read the full passage →

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; — read the full passage →

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;

But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. — read the full passage →

Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the Lord thy God will be with thee.

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; — read the full passage →

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. — read the full passage →

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; — read the full passage →

For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. — read the full passage →

Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.

For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. — read the full passage →

These things command and teach.

But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. — read the full passage →

For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. — read the full passage →

And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. — read the full passage →

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: — read the full passage →

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: — read the full passage →

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. — read the full passage →

For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them. — read the full passage →

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. — read the full passage →

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:

Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: