Discerning the Spirits in an Age of Deception
Why Every Believer Needs This Crucial Gift Today We live in a time unlike any other in history—a time when deception is not only rampant but often can’t be distinguished from truth. Voices can be cloned. Videos can be fabricated to tell stories that never happened. Pictures can be altered to paint false impressions. In this era of digital illusions and spiritual confusion, one of the most critical gifts the Holy Spirit offers believers is the gift of discernment of spirits . The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, mentions this gift among the manifestations of the Spirit: “…to another the discerning of spirits…” (1 Corinthians 12:10, NKJV). This isn’t simply the ability to be suspicious or skeptical. It is a supernatural capacity to perceive the true nature of what is happening—beyond what the eyes can see or the ears can hear. Why Discernment Is Vital Today In Matthew 24:24 , Jesus issued a sobering warning: “For false Christs and false prophets will ris...