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Discernment refers to the ability to distinguish truth from error when considering various opinions and beliefs. The Bible warns that Satan can appear as an angel of light, so something sounding right does not mean it is right. God's word, the Bible, is the standard of truth and the key to discerning what is true. Developing discernment through studying the Bible helps believers mature spiritually and avoid being deceived by false teachings.

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Topic Discernment

Discernment refers to the ability to distinguish truth from error when considering various opinions and beliefs. The Bible warns that Satan can appear as an angel of light, so something sounding right does not mean it is right. God's word, the Bible, is the standard of truth and the key to discerning what is true. Developing discernment through studying the Bible helps believers mature spiritually and avoid being deceived by false teachings.

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Discernment

The Issue:
Discernment in the spiritual sense refers to the ability to
recognize truth from error. When considering the variety of
opinions and beliefs in our culture today, the need to screen
out what is false and accept what is true becomes clear!
What does the Bible say?
Note God’s warning and advice concerning false teaching:
 II Cor. 11:13-15 – Satan appears at times as an angel of light,
so just because something sounds right doesn’t mean it is right.
 I John 4:1 – Many false teachers are in the world, so we must
learn to “test the spirits” (evaluate what we hear).
How do we know what is really true?
 John 17:17 – Thy Word (the Bible) is truth; we can rely on it.
 Heb. 4:12 – God’s Word is the key to revealing what is right.
What is the end result of discerning what we hear?
 Eph. 4:14 – We will not fall for everything we hear.
 Heb. 5:13-14 – It is a sign (evidence) of spiritual maturity.
What should I do?
Many people are quick to accept a belief because it “sounds
good” or because it is popular. However, we are told to be
grounded in the truth, not popular opinions! We must be
careful about what we listen to, for when we are not careful,
it can be easy to be deceived. God calls us to filter what we
hear and be able to distinguish right from wrong. That is the
key to standing for truth! And it all starts with being rooted
and established in God’s Word (note Acts 17:11; Col. 2:7-8)!

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