What is the gift of spiritual discernment?
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What is the gift of spiritual discernment?
It means “to understand or know something through the power of the Spirit. … It includes perceiving the true character of people and the source and meaning of spiritual manifestations” (Guide to the Scriptures, “Discernment, Gift of,” scriptures.lds.org).
What is God’s discernment?
Christianity. In Christianity, the word may have several meanings. Discernment can describe the process of determining God’s desire in a situation or for one’s life or identifying the true nature of a thing, such as discerning whether a thing is good, evil, or may even transcend the limiting notion of duality.
How do I receive discernment from God?
James 1:5 says, “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.” So you can pray for more wisdom and discernment. You can also get more discernment by reading the Bible.
How can I gain spiritual discernment?
Start With Wisdom – Start With Proverbs. To summarize we can say that this book is given to teach wisdom through instruction.
What is the key to spiritual discernment?
The key to proper discernment is to avoid judgmentalism. During Jesus’ lifetime, His discernment reached deeply into the heart of the matter. Christian believers are called to have a similar ability to discern. As Jesus Christ confirmed to us in His ministry through the Holy Spirit, discernment comes only from union to God and His word.
What is discernment and why is it so important?
Discernment is quite simply the ability to determine for yourself what information serves you , what is for you, and what isn’t. The gift of spiritual discernment is so incredibly important as you progress on your spiritual path and ascension path, and as you connect with your spirit guides and angels and their guidance and support for your life.
Do I have the spiritual gift of discernment?
The spiritual gift of discernment is also known as the gift of “discernment of spirits” or “distinguishing between spirits.” The Greek word for the gift of discernment is Diakrisis. The word describes being able to distinguish, discern, judge or appraise a person, statement, situation, or environment.