To be able to have the gift of the discerning of the spirits, means that one is able to recognizing a good spirit from and evil one.
The discerning of spirits refers to the ability to distinguish between divine, human, and evil influences in one's life or in spiritual experiences. It is often associated with the gift of discernment in Christianity, where believers are encouraged to test the spirits to ensure they are from God. This practice is important for believers to stay aligned with God's will and to avoid being led astray by deceptive forces.
Donna Steffen has written: 'Discerning disciples' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Discernment of spirits, Initiation rites, Membership, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Initiation rites
Fa'autauta, tofa mamao, poto fa'autaga
Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.
Alert people discerning your real meaning or intentions when you don't want them to.
Evil and Good spirits.
Definition of discerning - having or revealing keen insight and good judgment.Examples of it in a sentence:She had a discerning eye for color.He was a discerning critic.
"Spirits."
Anne Gordon Keidel has written: 'The De instituto christiano and its ascetical teaching' -- subject(s): Asceticism, Bible, Fathers of the church, History, Monasticism and religious orders, Versions 'Discerning the path of life' -- subject(s): Catholic authors, Christian life, Discernment of spirits
intoxicating agent in spirits.
Exorcism is the casting out of evil spirits by prayer and religious rites.
To ward off evil spirits and for religious celebrations.
Derek C. Weber has written: 'Discerning images' -- subject(s): Mass media in religion, Religious education