Quotes About Discernment

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.

Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.

Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheepís clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.

He who has ears, let him hear.”

ëAn enemy did this,í he replied. So the servants asked him, ëDo you want us to go and pull them up?í

When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away.

But He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ëThe weather will be fair, for the sky is red,í

and in the morning, ëToday it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.í You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.

“Watch out!” Jesus told them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

How do you not understand that I was not telling you about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.

But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?

You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.

For many will come in My name, claiming, ëI am the Christ,í and will deceive many.

and many false prophets will arise and mislead many.

At that time, if anyone says to you, ëLook, here is the Christ!í or ëThere He is!í do not believe it.

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

So if they tell you, ëThere He is in the wilderness,í do not go out; or, ëHere He is in the inner rooms,í do not believe it.

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.