Quotes about Discernment

How true it is that without the guidance of the Holy Spirit intellect not only is undependable but also extremely dangerous, because it often confuses the issue of right and wrong.

Never have there been so many words and images coming at us 24/7. They come through our senses and enter our minds. But so many of them are worthless and lead to worthless thoughts. Never has there been a greater need to watch what we watch, to monitor what we see and hear, to protect our children from the enemy's assault through worthless things and images.

We must evaluate every person, place, product, perspective, position, or pleasure we have looked to in place of the promises of God, and turn away from those things accordingly.

is the world or the church is actually irrelevant. The point is simply that the devil is going to bring forward people (whether in the church or out of it) so much like true Christians, yet not Christians, that even the servants of God will not be able to tell them apart.

A word in season is most precious.

We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.

There are just certain times I sense the Lord is wanting me to write, and so I write.

tithing isn't something I do to clear my conscience so I can do whatever I want with the 90 percent--it also belongs to God! I must seek his direction and permission for whatever I do with the full amount. I may discover that God has different ideas than I do.

When people show you who they are, believe them. I carry that with me a lot. It has served me well.

Of two evils we must always choose the least.

Wise men read very sharply all of your private history in your look and gait and behavior.

No man burdens his mind with small matters unless he has some very good reason for doing so.