Discernment is the ability to distinguish between truth and error. It’s a sharp biblical worldview that follows Paul’s exhortation to “examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 [Open in Logos Bible Software (if available)] ).

The mantra in the Evangelical church today is to “Keep it positive—we need to be known for what we’re for, not what we’re against.” This is error straight from hell and opens the door for all manner of false doctrines and false teachers to lead people away from God...