Quotes about Discernment

God's followers need to know the truth He sets forth in His Word so that we can confidently discern between His truth and Satan's lies.

When something brings profit or pleasure to us, we are inclined to call evil good, even if we know it is dead wrong.

The Holy Spirit gives liberty to the Christian, direction to the worker, discernment to the teacher, power to the Word, and fruit to faithful service. He reveals the things of Christ.

When I have a problem of deciding right from wrong, I always give it three tests. First, I give it the common-sense test, and ask if it is reasonable. Then, I give it the prayer test. I ask God if it is good and edifying. Then, I give it the Scripture test. I see if the Bible has anything to say for or against it.

God speaks to us through our conscience. This may be a "still small voice" that will not let us go until we do what we know is right . . .we must never silence that inner voice—[but] check what we think it is saying against the Scriptures.

We constantly pass up the rich and beautiful and ennobling experiences and seek out the tawdry, the cheap, and the degrading. These are the works of the devil, and they flourish on every side!

If you are not careful you will find yourself actually in the employ of the devil. He is powerful, slick, crafty, wily, and subtle.

In our desire to achieve success quickly it is easy to get our values mixed up and call evil good and good evil.

Too many so-called Christians are like the little chameleon which adapts its coloration to that of its surroundings. Even a critical world is quick to recognize a real Christian and just as quick to detect a counterfeit.

Sin also affects the conscience, until one becomes slow to detect the approach of sin.

As a person finds God's will for his or her life, matters of conscience can be handled with perception from the Holy Spirit.

Your eyes should never be lent to the devil; they belong to God. Be careful how you use your eyes!