Biblical discernment is the God-given ability to distinguish truth from error. The ability to

distinguish good from evil, as well as the ability to make wise decisions. It involves applying

Scripture to life to understand situations from God’s perspective rather than human reasoning.

True discernment is rooted in the Word of God, which acts as the standard for measuring and

testing behaviours and doctrines.

Let’s look at ” Discernment: 7 Types of People Who Are Draining Your Spirit! “

~~~#1: THE UNREPENTANT!

They have heard the truth, experienced grace, and had opportunities to grow, yet they still

choose to live in sin. Your help, at this point, isn’t love; it’s enabling. Proverbs 26:11 says, ” As

a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.”

Sometimes, the most loving thing you can do isn’t to keep intervening, but to take a step

back. The pain of consequences might be the only thing that will awaken them. Be careful

that your good intentions don’t block the very discipline and rescue God is trying to work

in them.

~~~#2: THE MANIPULATOR!

They’ll say things like, ” Christians are supposed to be loving, so you have to help me.” This

isn’t a statement of faith; it’s spiritual manipulation! These people turn your kindness into 

an obligation, making you feel guilty for saying no, as if you’re a bad Christian. But Jesus 

never compromised in the face of emotional blackmail or pressure. If helping someone

makes you feel trapped, steals your peace, or pulls you off God’s path, it’s not help—it’s a 

trap!

~~~#3:THE DIVISION-SOWER!

Those who spread gossip, stir up conflict, undermine others behind their backs, and 

secretly cause trouble are not from God; they are following the devil. If you continue to

help them, you are participating in their darkness.

Titus 3:10 says, ” A man that is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject.”

This isn’t coldness; it’s taking a spiritual stand. Protect your peace, guard your calling, and

stay away from divisive people.

~~~#4: THE DRAINER!

Some people DON’T want to change; they just want to vent, complain, or take.

You walk alongside them, you listen to them, pray for them, and share God’s truth with them,

but nothing ever changes. It’s a cycle that only leaves you feeling completely drained. Do you

know how Jesus handled people like this?

In Matthew 14, He fed the 5 thousand. He knew they were only there for the free meal, to see

a miracle, to fill their bellies. He had compassion and fed them, but THEN HE LEFT!

He didn’t waste time preaching the deeper truths there. If even Jesus didn’t spend His energy

on those unwilling to grow, NEITHER SHOULD YOU!

~~~Part 2 tomorrow.