What is Discernment? and why is it so important?
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Discernment is “acuteness of judgment.” It is “the power or faculty of the mind by which it distinguishes one thing from another.” (Webster’s Universal Dictionary) If we incline our heart to discernment, Jehovah will give it to us through his Son. (2 Timothy 2:1, 7) “Jehovah himself gives wisdom; out of his mouth there are knowledge and discernment.”—PROVERBS 2:6. Why is it important? A Bible proverb helps us to use discernment and avoid improper conduct. Proverbs 10:23 says: “To the stupid one the carrying on of loose conduct is like sport, but wisdom is for the man of discernment.” Inclining our heart to discernment also helps us to control our spirit. “He that is slow to anger is abundant in discernment,” says Proverbs 14:29, “but one that is impatient is exalting foolishness.”
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