I Have Discernment

People love talking about how much "discernment" they have. If you have discernment, who are you trying to convince by talking about it?

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) January 20, 2016

Discernment is one of those overused traits everyone claims to have. Everybody talks about how much discernment they have, like they're the only ones who can have "discernment". Many people talk about discernment, but they have no idea what it means. Discernment is keen perception or judgment. While others look at the surface, discerners see things from a spiritual standpoint. This term is popular in Christianity because of the spiritual aspect. If you have discernment, who are you trying to convince by talking about it? What's understood doesn't need an explanation. If you have discernment, it speaks for itself. It shows in the decisions you make and the company you keep. Discerners are very careful before they make decisions. They look for the greatest outcome and proceed. If something doesn't feel right to a discerner, forget it. My point: Everyone who says they have discernment, doesn't. You couldn't tell someone has discernment because they continually make poor decisions. Discernment is one of those silent gifts. You let it speak for you in the way you move and think. If something doesn't feel right, that's your discernment telling you something's wrong.