The Gifts of the Spirit: The Gift of Discerning of Spirits Day 4 - Why the Church Needs This Gift Today

Awakened to Deliver – The Gifts of the Spirit: Discerning of Spirits

Week 30, Day 4: Why the Church Needs This Gift Today

Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 11:14 (NASB 2020)

“No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”

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Episode Introduction

In today’s sobering episode, Jeff Fish exposes the urgency and necessity of the gift of discerning of spirits in the modern Church. Deception is no longer lurking in the shadows—it’s showing up on Christian stages, behind pulpits, and across our social feeds. And what many are calling “moves of God” may, in fact, be manipulations of the enemy.

False prophets don’t come wearing name tags. The devil rarely shows up with horns and a pitchfork—he comes cloaked in light, quoting Scripture out of context, and leading people subtly off course. That’s why we can’t afford to rely on emotions or popularity. We need the kind of spiritual discernment that sees beneath the surface and tests everything by the Spirit of truth.

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Key Points Covered Today

• The Church is full of mixture. Emotionalism is being mistaken for anointing. Without discernment, we confuse theatrics with true deliverance, and chaos with the Holy Spirit.

• Deception is getting more sophisticated. Paul warned about “another Jesus” (2 Corinthians 11:4)—a soft-on-sin, compromise-friendly version of Christ. That false Christ is rising in popularity today.

• Wolves wear sheep’s clothing. Many false teachers sound right, look anointed, and even quote Scripture—yet operate under demonic influence. Discernment cuts through the disguise.

• Discernment is not about pride—it’s about protection. True discernment guards the Church, protects families, and shields hearts from spiritual deception.

• Spiritual warfare is intensifying. As revival rises, so does the counterfeit. Just like Pharaoh’s magicians mimicked Moses’ miracles, the enemy can imitate power. Discernment is what separates holy fire from hell’s imitation.

• Discernment must be practiced. Hebrews 5:14 reminds us that spiritual maturity sharpens our senses. Discernment grows as we walk closely with the Holy Spirit, stay anchored in the Word, and remain sensitive to what grieves or glorifies God.

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Takeaway Thought

You can’t afford to dull your discernment in a world filled with deception. This gift may protect not only your own walk with Christ, but the people around you. God is raising up a bold, discerning generation—one that won’t fall for the fake or bow to pressure. Will you be part of it?

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Reflect and Respond

Ask yourself today:

• Am I testing what I hear, or just assuming it’s from God because it sounds good?

• Have I tolerated false teachings or spiritual mixture out of fear of confrontation?

• Am I sharpening my senses through the Word and intimacy with the Holy Spirit?

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Music Credits

• “Paphos” by Mountaineer

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Coming Up Next

Tomorrow, Jeff wraps up the week by teaching you how to grow in this gift—how to train your spiritual senses, cultivate daily discernment, and walk in step with the Spirit.