What is biblical discernment?

Biblical discernment is the God-given ability to test everything by Scripture, hold fast to what is good, and reject what is evil so that we walk wisely in truth.

Why does discernment matter for Christians today?

Discernment guards believers from false teaching and spiritual confusion, helping us mature in Christ rather than being tossed about by every new idea.

How can I cultivate biblical discernment?

Immerse yourself in God’s Word, stay rooted in a faithful local church, pray for wisdom, practice humility, and test all teaching and movements against the whole counsel of Scripture.

Is discernment just being critical or cynical?

No. Discernment is wisdom applied in love. It is not suspicion for suspicion’s sake; it says no to error and yes to truth so that Christ is honored.

What is the goal of discernment?

The goal is to treasure Christ, grow in holiness, and remain steadfast in the truth—living faithfully under Scripture in every area of life.

How to Cultivate Biblical Discernment in a Deceptive Age

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The Weekly Watch – August 30, 2025

How to Cultivate Biblical Discernment in a Deceptive Age

Hosted by: Dave Jenkins

Weekly Watch • Biblical Discernment in a Deceptive Age

Show Summary

Throughout August we focused on Discerning the Times – Answering Today’s Most Urgent Questions: progressive Christianity, deconstruction, shallow worship, mystical psychology, and the spiritual confusion of our age. In this closing episode Dave gives a practical roadmap to cultivate biblical discernment in a deceptive age.

Why Discernment Matters: Hebrews 5:14; Ephesians 4:14
What Discernment Is: 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22
How to Grow in It: Scripture, local church, prayer, humility, testing everything, and looking to Christ (2 Tim. 3:16–17; Eph. 4:11–12; Jas. 1:5; Col. 2:6–7)
Encouragement: John 17:17 — God sanctifies His people by the truth

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.

Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.

He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).

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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.

Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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