- let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance— Proverbs 1:5
- To the discerning all of them are right; they are upright to those who have found knowledge. - Proverbs 8:9
- Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.- Proverbs 10:13
- The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. Proverbs 14:6
- Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known. Proverbs 14:33
dis·cern (di sʉrn′, -zʉrn′)
transitive verb
- to separate (a thing) mentally from another or others; recognize as separate or different
- to perceive or recognize; make out clearly
Spiritual discernment is calling on the Holy Spirit to lead or give direction on a matter. It is how the Spirit shows the church or its people what God wants them to do and be. It is a gift... just like wisdom and knowledge. But, just because you don't feel like it's a gift. you can obtain the tools, method and process through training and experience.