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	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Discernment of Spirits
		"Discernment of spirits" is the term given to the judgment whereby to determine from what spirit the impulses of the soul emanate, and it is easy to understand the importance of this judgment both for self-direction and the direction of others.
		In the first case the discernment is made by means of an intuitive light which infallibly discovers the quality of the movement; it is then a gift of God, a grace gratis data, vouchsafed mainly for the benefit of our neighbour (I Cor., xii, 10).
		Here we find rules for the discernment of spirits and, being clearly and briefly formulated, these rules indicate a secure course, containing in embryo all that is included in the more extensive treatises of later date.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/05028b.htm (918 words)

	Article: Cry for Discernment! -- God's Forgotten Promise - The Faithful Word.org
		Discernment is the ability to judge good from evil using your knowledge of scripture and wisdom.
		To pursue discernment is to choose to leave the crooked paths in the dust as you set a straight course.
		Once you have cried out for discernment and then walked in the paths of righteousness, taken hold of God’s Word (which you now find pleasant) and sought out His knowledge and understanding, THEN you will live in the land of the righteous while the wicked are "cut off" from it and are uprooted.
	www.thefaithfulword.org /cryfordiscernment.html (1545 words)

	A Call for Discernment -- Part 1 -- John MacArthur
		There is a lack of discernment, however, not only in the arena of counseling but there is a lack of doctrine and conviction in the ministry in general, it seems to me. Sharing has replaced preaching.
		But this kind of continuum thinking has contributed to the climate where discernment is unnecessary, unthinkable and to pursue it is foolish, to pursue it is divisive...are you ready for this?...to pursue it is evil.
		Father, help us to be discerning and if in a fog indeed, to look back and see the causes of that fog and ask that Your Spirit would give us the capability to make choices that we might true what is true and right, that we know your blessing and give You glory.
	www.biblebb.com /files/MAC/52-32.HTM (6905 words)

	Discernment and the Watchman
		This is a tragic irony, for discernment means bringing into question something that can or already has divided the Church from the doctrine we are to uphold and practice.
		Discernment is a necessary spiritual practice for ones survival in the jungle of todays non - biblical teaching.
		Those who exercise discernment make themselves more of a target to be attacked more than any other ministry because they are contending with the truth against the falsehood that is so prevalent today.
	www.letusreason.org /Pent48.htm (4357 words)

	CULTWATCH-Discernment
		Discernment may be simply defined as the ability to biblically decide between right and wrong
		He wanted their love to be more balanced and enriched by moral discernment and by a critical ability to discriminate between what was right and wrong and what was good and evil.
		This gift is a special Holy Spirit-given ability that enables a person to judge and discern whether one who prophesies or speaks in tongues or performs miracles, does so by the power of the Holy Spirit or by a demonic spirit or by the human spirit.
	www.cultwatch.com /discernment.html (5751 words)

	Stand to Reason Commentary - Discernment: Head or Heart?
		The other is a subjective, intuitive skill that some call discernment, in which we sense deep within us that something is on target or that something is amiss.
		Then it says, "...but solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil." So the discernment here is not subjective; it's objective.
		Here, discernment is coupled with knowledge resulting in a morally excellent life.
	www.str.org /free/commentaries/theology/discern.htm (1735 words)

	The Eye of Discernment
		This is a sense of discernment that arises of its own accord, an ingenuity and sense of judgment that come not from anything your teachers have taught you, but from observing and evaluating on your own the object that you yourself have made.
		When virtue, concentration, and discernment are gathered at the mind, and unawareness disbands along with the higher levels of the noble path, the world doesn't appear at all.
		If the mind has the discernment to know its preoccupations and let go of them all without remainder, leaving only the primal nature of the heart that doesn't fall for any preoccupation on the levels of sensuality, form, or formlessness, it will be able to gain release from suffering and stress.
	www.accesstoinsight.org /lib/thai/lee/eyeof.html (21144 words)

	Issue 30 Why the Church Lacks Discernment, part 1
		Discerning truth from error means knowing the Bible objectively and being able to apply it to real situations and teachings.
		In these acts, he tied the objectivity of his truth to the flow of our history in such a way that the meaning of the acts, which he himself supernaturally provided, could never be any less objective than the event of which they were a part.
		Next month we will continue this study on the need for discernment by discussing pragmatism as an American way of life and belief that is damaging the modern church.
	www.twincityfellowship.com /cic/articles/issue30.htm (3801 words)

	But Spiritual Discernment is Wholly Lost Until we are Regenerated by John Calvin
		But since we are intoxicated with a false opinion of our own discernment, and can scarcely be persuaded that in divine things it is altogether stupid and blind, I believe the best course will be to establish the fact, not by argument, but by Scripture.
		That altogether hidden from human discernment, they are made known only by the revelation of the Spirit; so that they are accounted foolishness wherever the Spirit does not give light.
		The Apostle had previously declared, that "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love him;" nay, that the wisdom of the world is a kind of veil by which the mind is prevented from beholding God, (1 Cor.
	www.monergism.com /thethreshold/articles/onsite/calvin_discernment.html (1259 words)

	The Lack of Biblical Discernment and Willingness to Contend for the Faith Among of Today's Pastors
		One is a lack of spiritual discernment and the other is an unwillingness to stand up and earnestly contend for the faith.
		Being discerning means being alert, perceptive and astute to the "wiles of the Devil" (Eph.
		The biblical preacher must be discerning and know the truth to such a degree that when the counterfeit comes along he immediately sees it for what it is and jumps to the task of exposing it and taking it out of circulation.
	www.bible-truth.org /DISCERN.htm (4044 words)

	The Rise of Reckless Faith
		Yet another reason for the decline of discernment and the rise of reckless faith is the almost universal failure of churches to follow Jesus' instructions in Matthew 18 on how to deal with sinning church members.
		Notice in verse fourteen he states that discernment and maturity go hand in hand: "solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil." Knowing and understanding the Word of righteousness—taking in solid food—trains your senses to discern good and evil.
		Discernment will come only as we train our minds to be understanding in the truth of God's Word and learn to apply that truth skillfully to our lives.
	www.eternallifeministries.org /jm_reckless.htm (10263 words)

	Acts 17:11 Bible Study: Discernment / Judgment
		Discernment by outward appearances, out of ignorance, confusing cause and effect, symptom with problem, can be devastating--even with the best of intents.
		Thus, the burden is on the listener to discern, or judge the prophets.
		The white cells are like discernment: they pounce upon dead and toxic matter and carry it out to the drain.
	www.acts17-11.com /discern.html (3190 words)

	Watchman Fellowship: A Christian Discernment Ministry focusing on New Relgions, Counterfeit Christianity, Cults, the ...
		Watchman Fellowship: A Christian Discernment Ministry focusing on New Relgions, Counterfeit Christianity, Cults, the Occult, and Spiritual Abuse
		Watchman Fellowship is an independent Christian research and apologetics ministry focusing on new religious movements, cults, the occult and New Age spirituality.
		Watchman Fellowship speaks in churches and colleges and seminaries throughout the US and internationally on a variety of apologetics and discernment subjects related to new religious movements, counterfeit Christianity, the occult, and New Age spirituality.
	www.watchman.org (462 words)

	Expediency Discernment Council
		In the past years, the Expediency Discernment Council has rendered valuable services to the nation when there have been differences between the Majlis and the Council of Guardians regarding the Majlis approvals, and has issued appropriate verdicts concerning numerous cases that I have referred to them.
		For this reason besides the present members, it would be appropriate to appoint other senior politicians and clerics to enable the Council to discharge its important task in shaping the general policies of the System and to examine all important problems that are normally faced by the country.
		The Expediency Discernment Council should have an active and significant secretariat to prepare the cases that are to be discussed in the sessions and to make necessary arrangements.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/iran/edc.htm (1431 words)

	Faith and Reason [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
		To illustrate this approach to interpretation of beliefs, Murphy considers Catherine of Siena's claim that a true "verification" of a revelation from God requires that the believer subsequently engage in publicly observable acts of humility and charity.
		Discernment reveals analogous experiences and interpretations in other believers and a certain reliability in the actions done.
		Discernment often takes place within a community of some sort.
	www.iep.utm.edu /f/faith-re.htm (20397 words)

	Discernment by Peter Kreeft
		Adam and Eve neglected that principle in Eden and ignored God's clear command and warning for the devil's promised pig in a poke.
		Discernment itself should not be a stiff, brittle, anxious thing, but—since it too is part of God's will for our lives—loving and joyful and peace-filled, more like a game than a war, more like writing love letters than taking final exams.
		Most Christians, including many of the saints, don't, in fact, have the discernment we are asking about, the knowledge of what God wills in every single choice.
	www.peterkreeft.com /topics/discernment.htm (2511 words)

	Discernment and Discipleship : Symposium : Campus Ministry : University of Notre Dame (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Discernment and Discipleship : Symposium : Campus Ministry : University of Notre Dame
		Each program, whether at a campus, in a parish, or another faith community, will be more effective in helping young adults (and others) to discern their vocational call if it includes some (or all) of the following elements.
		An excellent article outlining the differences between vocation discernment and professional decision-making is by James VanOosting titled, “Vocation Education,” in America Magazine (americamagazine.org), Vol.
	www.nd.edu /~ministry/symposium/Discernment_and_Discipleship.shtml (715 words)

	How To Discern, Test and Judge Rightly
		Let me start out this chapter by telling you what methods are being used for "discernment" today that don't have biblical support, then I will move on to the ways in which the Bible does tell us to test teaching, prophecy and actions.
		Proverbs 15:14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
		Proverbs 17:24 A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
	www.deceptioninthechurch.com /discerntestjudge.html (3727 words)

	THE CONSPIRACY WAS STRONG-- Discernment Ministries and Other Conspirators
		In June of 1997, I attended a Discernment Conference in East Lansing, Michigan, which was organized by Jewel van der Merwe of Discernment Ministries and Sarah Leslie of the Christian Conscience.
		Discernment Ministries was formerly listed but has been removed.
		Botanical experts discerned that the shrub was not native to England, and seemed to be of Levantine origin.
	www.balaams-ass.com /journal/prophecy/strong.htm (16873 words)

	Issue 31 Why the Church Lacks Discernment, part 2
		If nothing else, the celebration of the weird and perverse on the national media shows that we have collectively lost the means of discerning good from evil.
		For the church to have discernment we must lay aside pragmatism as a way of determining our beliefs and actions.
		In its place we need to, "because of practice have [our] senses trained to discern good and evil." (Hebrews 5:14b) The context of this passage shows that the training needed is Biblical training.
	www.twincityfellowship.com /cic/articles/issue31.htm (3820 words)

	Apologetics Coordination Team - Deception In The Church, counterfeit, revival, apostacy, brownsville, toronto, kenneth ...
		Many churches are urging Christians to push aside discernment in favor of experience.
		Discernment for Christians is not an option, it is a command.
		For those who are more interested in living in obedience to the Word of God and the law of Christ than in getting an "impartation" to make you feel holy, this is the web site for you.
	www.deceptioninthechurch.com (1198 words)

	ALL ABOUT discernment house, Saskatoon - presentationofmary.ca
		Our discernment house is in Saskatoon, SK CANADA with the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary.
		You are welcome to attend a weekend of spiritual reflection and prayer at the discernment house in Saskatoon, with the Sisters of the Presentation!
		We provide discernment retreat weekends, where young single Catholics can review their lives and their relationship with Christ.
	www.presentationofmary.ca /discernmentHOME.html (145 words)

	Losing my Discernment or
		Well the church is singing a new song too; it’s called “losing my discernment.” This one is obviously sung out of tune.
		We rationalize that the good they are doing outweighs their bad, therefore we compromise and accept the whole package.
		Their listening level is minimal, they are not trained to REALLY listen carefully as they do not know what the word of God actually means to be discerning.
	www.letusreason.org /Pent54.htm (2654 words)

	A matter of discernment - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		I believe when we think we hear "come", we must be absolutely sure it is God's voice that we discern.
		The line between "thou shalt not be afraid" and "thou shalt not be stupid" is thin and very easily blurred.
		Taking a risk does not just call for courage but also wisdom to ask the right questions, discernment to recognise the Lord's voice and patience to wait until He says "come".
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /columns/html/20050630T210000-0500_83370_OBS_A_MATTER_OF_DISCERNMENT.asp (339 words)

	The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Discernment `is power'
		Mere knowledge and intelligence is not power but discernment is, said M. Karpaga Vinayagam, judge, Madras High Court.
		Discernment is "to know how not to talk and what not to talk," Students should to look upon the human body as an instrument to serve the afflicted and the innocent.
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	www.hindu.com /2005/02/14/stories/2005021411690300.htm (274 words)

	discernment - OneLook Dictionary Search
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	Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		This site is dedicated to exposing false discernment and counterfeit discernment sites whose only function appears to be to attack legitimate discernment ministries.
		For Jewel van der Merwe and Discernment ministries and for the various other discernment ministries upholding biblical truth in these last days.
		It is a disgrace that Satan raised up a concoction of Ruckmanite heretics, and pseudo Christian conspiracy theorists whose capacity for generating an endless sea of slime and disinformation seeking to slander and malign biblically sound ministries.
	discernment.co.za /alert (152 words)

	CIN - Vatican II - DECREE ON THE MINISTRY AND LIFE OF PRIESTS Presbyterorum Ordinis
		In areas or communities of non-Christians, the proclaiming of the Gospel draws men to faith and to the sacrament., of salvation.[9] In the Christian community, especially among those who seem to understand and believe little of what they practice, the preaching of the word is needed for the very ministering of the sacraments.
		In this offering the faithful are united both by their dispositions and by their discernment of the Sacrament.[11]
		God, who alone is holy and who alone bestows holiness, willed to take as His companions and helpers men who would humbly dedicate themselves to the work of sanctification.
	www.cin.org /v2minis.html (8730 words)

	New Georgia Encyclopedia: Judson Mitcham (b. 1948)
		The New York Times described the book as a "spare, lovely novel" that is "generous in humor [yet] anchored by sorrow and interspersed with portents of tragedy."
		In both his novels and his poetry, Mitcham's elegiac voice looks backwards with fondness and discernment on a personal and regional past slipping rapidly beyond reach.
		Cathy High, "A Simple Georgia Man Comes to Grips with Life," review of The Sweet Everlasting, by Judson Mitcham, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 7 July 1996: Arts, p.
	www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-507 (896 words)

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