A counterfeit gift of discernment thrives on seeing what is wrong with others rather than seeing what God is doing so we can help them along the way. This is how a religious spirit does some of its greatest damage to the church. Its ministry will almost always leave more damage and division than healing and reconciliation. Its wisdom is rooted in the Tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil and though the truth may be accurate, its ministered in a spirit that kills. This counterfeit gift of discernment is motivated by suspicion and fear. The suspicion is rooted in things such as rejection, territorial preservation, or general insecurity. The true gift of discernment can only function through love. Any motive other than love will distort spiritual perception. Whenever someone submits a judgment or criticism about another person or group, we should disregard it unless we know that the one bringing it truly loves that person or group, and has a "investment" of service to them. Rick Joyner -Combating spiritual strongholds.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:06:31 +0000
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