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The Amazing Benefits Of Discernment

John 1:47

Discernment is the ability to see beyond the exterior, beyond what is on the outside and the facade of man.
The ability to discern gives you a unique perspective.
Discernment  makes you see beyond the pretense, the hypocrisy, the lies, and the evil motivations of man.

Discernment is a gift from God that helps with understanding why a person or people have come into your life and what their intentions are.
Discernment  makes you see people for what they really are.
The ability to discern is a most useful gift and it's one of the 9 gifts of the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11

The scripture records about God's ability  to discern.
Hebrews 4:13
A balanced and thorough understanding of God's Word brings discernment.
Through the Word we can discern.
Hebrews 4:12

When things, people, ideas, offers, and opportunities do not align with the Word of God we can discern what to do about them.
Our responsibility is to get ourselves well aligned with the Word of God.

Discernment is not merely a spiritual gift that's limited to spiritual things, it is a gift that is useful in everyday life - business, career,  friendships, academics, and our relationships with people.

Elisha operated in a high degree of discernment.
2 Kings 5:26
Jesus Christ operated in superior discernment - when He met Nathaniel and when He related with the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Jesus knew the intention of those who wanted to kill Him
He knew what was in man, He wasn't given to their praises or condemnation.

You will do well to ask God's Spirit for discernment if you don't have it yet.
1 Corinthians 12:31
Discernment will help you make the most of life.

The sons of Issachar knew the times and seasons.
1 Chronicles 12:32
Issachar was a tribe in the nation of Judah, a small tribe.
Their men or sons of the tribe had been blessed with a unique  anointing - the ability to discern the times or seasons.
It made them a valuable unit to king David because their ability to know or discern the times made the nation of Judah, particularly their king know the steps to take in each season.

The gift of discernment can make you a valuable asset to the body of Christ, to your biological family, your community, nation and even the world.

Olutosin Ogunkolade shares this message.

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