(1 Kings 3:9 NIV) "So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?""
(1 Kings 3:12 NIV) "I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be."
This is consistent with what James said about wisdom.
(James 1:5 NIV) "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."
(James 3:17 NIV) "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere."
(Proverbs 2:6 NIV) "For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
See also Psalm 119:124, 1 Chronicles 22:12, and 2 Chronicles 1:10.
The point here is that the ability (or power) to discern rightfully comes from God. We have no wisdom of our own. We must rely on God for proper judgment or discernment. Therefore, if you need to make a decision then trust God who has all wisdom and knowledge.
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