--- product_id: 9366411 title: "The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment" brand: "tim challiesjohn macarthur" price: "€ 36.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9366411-the-discipline-of-spiritual-discernment store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment **Brand:** tim challiesjohn macarthur **Price:** € 36.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment by tim challiesjohn macarthur - **How much does it cost?** € 36.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9366411-the-discipline-of-spiritual-discernment) ## Best For - tim challiesjohn macarthur enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tim challiesjohn macarthur brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment ## Images ![The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Wlea5odTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid Introduction to Biblical Spiritual Discernment *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 29, 2020* I often cringe when I hear someone say ‘the Bible says don’t judge’ because I know that there is a sense in which this is true and a sense in which it is misinterpreted. After which, I spend the following moments trying to ensure that the difference between being judgmental and being Biblically discerning is appreciated. While in search of a book that surveys the topic clearly and comprehensively, I came across ‘The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment’ by Tim Challies.“Discernment is the skill of understanding and applying God’s Word with the purpose of separating truth from error and right from wrong.” He aims to show that the Bible calls Christians to judge rightly and encourages the practice of spiritual discernment, “the skill of thinking biblically about life”. In pursuit of his goal, the author discusses the Biblical mandate to be discerning, describes its challenges, benefits, and dangers, and outlines characteristics of and practical steps toward becoming a discerning person.“There are no Christians who are mature but undiscerning.”“We can only know God’s will when we first know God’s truth, for what God desires and requires of us must always be consistent with his character.”The scope of information is appreciated, particularly the author’s attempt to relate Spiritual discernment to Spiritual maturity (poorly pursued) and the Will of God (commonly misunderstood). After the early chapters, however, there is a slight but noticeable decrescendo in the convincingness of the discussion and the author misses an opportunity to directly exposit key passages (ex. Matthew 7:1-5). Nevertheless, the book is a solid introduction to the topic that I recommend to those who have never read a book on spiritual discernment. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pastoral and Practical *by B***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 18, 2017* I'm a fan of Challies. His writing style is easy to read, pastoral, and practical. As a biblical counselor I've read and recommended his little book on pornography to many men. Recommending The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment to the men who lead our small groups was an easy thing to do.Why?Personally, I think the evangelical church as a whole lacks in the important discipline of spiritual discernment. Instead of sound doctrine faithfully preached many evangelicals are treated with church growth gimmicks, a psychologized man-centered gospel, and sadly outright heresy that seems to be tolerated by those who should know better. At times it seems the term "evangelical" has lost its meaning.What's the average person to do with such variation among those who label themselves evangelical Christians?AnswerLearn to be spiritual discerning and that's exactly what Challies lays out in his book The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment.Rather than regulating discernment to a certain "holy man class" Challies challenges ordinary Christians to learn the discipline themselves by first defining what it is, by studying truth (so you know what error looks like) and finally by giving the reader a case study.The case study in particular resonated with me as a biblical counselor. At times, throughout my counseling career I've heard people say, "I just need to forgive myself."The question Challies would ask is, where in the Bible do you see a need to forgive yourself?Forgiveness of course is a huge gospel issue. Without forgiveness for our sins we have no hope for eternal life so the topic itself is critical but it still begs the question, is it biblical to forgive oneself?Challies works through this example by going to the Bible and sorting through the passages that deal with forgiveness (there are other steps in the process like prayer) and only then does he reach a conclusion.This is something that any Christian with a Bible and a concordance can do (and often should because truth matters).Hint for those who want to cut to the chase. Forgiving oneself is a psychology concept not a biblical one.I rate the book 5 stars because of its practically and how it fills what I believe to be a great need in the church today. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Valuable Resource *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 21, 2022* This book is well thought out and not only outlines a straight forward path to understanding what spiritual discernment means, but outlines a path to gain spiritual discernment. A very good study for the young Bible student and for the seasoned disciples of the Lord. It’s a valuable resource. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9366411-the-discipline-of-spiritual-discernment](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9366411-the-discipline-of-spiritual-discernment) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*