Discernment

What does discernment do in general?

"It includes perceiving the true character of people and the source and meaning of spiritual manifestations." The Guide to the Scriptures

It allows us to recognize the voice of our Heavenly Father amongst many other voices. The Book of Mormon, 3rd Nephi 11:3

Protects us from being deceived by half truths and flattering (removal of responsibility, gratitude,  or humility) theories. Doctrine and Covenants 46:7+8 


According to Wikipedia, there are two ways to have the gift of discernment. 

1. It is given to some by our Heavenly Father. (1 Corinthians 12:10 "To one it is given...to another discerning of Spirits;" 

2. It is obtained by study, but only with the grace of Heavenly Father as well.

What are some examples the people who had the gift of discernment in the scriptures? 
Ammon, Book of Mormon- Alma 18:18, 32
Moses, Pearl of Great Price- Moses 1:27
Bishops of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints D&C 46:27


How does discernment help us fully understand the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ?

In the LDS canon's The Guide to the Scriptures  we read that discernment allows us to: "understand or know something through the power of the Spirit". 

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Believing in things

The things that people choose to do and what is most important to them can be interesting and inspiring.

And I wondered, what do you believe in?

Molding Ourselves

I heard that when Gandhi noticed something in his character that he didn't like he went about changing it immediately .

A Beautiful Life

As the teachings of the Savior are consistently obeyed, life will be beautiful, the future secure, and there will be capacity to overcome the challenges that cross our path. -R.G. Scott


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Perspectives

We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won't, for He sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming. -J B Wirthlin

The Greatest Teacher

The Gospel of Jesus Christ has the answers to all of our problems. The gospel is not a secret. It is not complicated or hidden. It can unlock the door to true happiness. It is not someone's theory or proposition. It does not come from man at all. It springs from the pure and everlasting waters of the Creator of the universe, who knows truths we cannot even begin to comprehend. And with that knowlege, He has given us the gospel-a divine gift, the ultimate formula for happiness and success.
D. F. Uchtdorf

Control

It's basic to realize that we don't run things. We are not in control. We can't make people do anything, and so we have nothing to lose. So don't get flustered and don't worry. Your Heavenly Father is in control. The Lord reigns and rules in the armies of the heavens, and does His pleasure among the inhabitants of the earth. He sets up a kingdom here, and pulls down another there, at His pleasure. He walks in the midst of the people, and they know it not. He makes Kings, Presidents, and Governors at His pleasure; hence I conclude that I shall be Governor of Utah Territory, just as long as He wants me to be; and for that time, neither the President of the United States, nor any other power, can prevent it.
-Brigham Young