Although the word “discernment” does not appear in the Bible (KJV), the idea does. There is a gift of “discerning of spirits” (1Co.12:10). God’s word is “a discerner of thoughts
Discernment
Discernment Areas
Discerning the old man (our spiritual body of sinful thoughts – what Eph.4:22 calls “corrupt conversation”) takes time, and is very important. It is difficult to grow a “new man”
Basic Discernment Keys
Is Something Bothering You? Be Honest! Be honest about what the thoughts are. Don’t agree with them! Bind the spirits (thoughts)! Write them down (who, what, when, where, why).