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Bible verses about discernment

God gives wisdom to tell truth from error and good from evil. These verses sharpen spiritual discernment.

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Hebrews 5:14 “But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.” 1 John 4:1 “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.” Philippians 1:9 “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,” Proverbs 2:6 “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” James 1:5 “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”