Basic Meaning
Discernment is the ability to recognize, distinguish, evaluate, or judge between different ideas, actions, conditions, or situations.
The term is commonly associated with perception, understanding, and sound judgment.
Biblical Usage
The word discernment appears throughout Scripture in connection with wisdom, judgment, understanding, and decision-making.
References occur in wisdom literature, historical narratives, and New Testament teachings.
Related Topics
- Wisdom
- Understanding
- Truth