Bible Verses About
Discernment
Wisdom to tell right from wrong and truth from counterfeit.
“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about discernment?
Scripture speaks to discernment in passages such as Philippians 1:9, 1 John 4:1, Hebrews 5:14. For example, Philippians 1:9 says, “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”
What is a well-known Bible verse about discernment?
Philippians 1:9 — “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”
What is a short Bible verse about discernment?
1 Thessalonians 5:21 — “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”