Quotes about Discernment

Before you attempt to set things right, make sure you see things right.

A man can't be too careful in the choice of his enemies.

When it comes to making decisions, I'm not what you'd call a numbers guy.

The real voice is stiller and smaller and seems to know, without confusion, the difference between right and wrong and the subtle delineation between the beautiful and profane. It's not an agitated voice, but ever patient as though it approves a million false starts. The voice I am talking about is a deep water of calming wisdom.

A humble and prayerful person will find a thousand things in the Bible, which the proud student will utterly fail to discern." ~ J.C. Ryle

Justification is the act of God about us and is not easily discerned by others. Sanctification is the work of God within us and cannot be hid.

The truth is the truth. You are better off knowing the truth than not knowing it.

I may not know much, but I know chicken shit from chicken salad.

Can't never go by your feelings. Got to go by the word of the Lord.

We have to put our hearts and our minds in places where wisdom gathers, not scatters.

Everything is permissible'—but not everything is beneficial" (1 Corinthians 10:23).

Knowledge is wisdom that comes from acquiring truth. Insight is wisdom that comes from living out the truth we acquire. Discernment is wisdom that comes from the Holy Spirit's reminders of that knowledge and insight.