The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment

"The path to most biblical graces is bordered with hazards on both sides. With the subject of this bookdiscernmentone can fall into the ditch of careless naivet on the left or wander into the dark woods of a critical spirit on the right. Tim Challies carefully guides his reader between these dangers and on toward Christlike discernment. I've simply never read a more thorough, practical, and biblically sound treatment of this subject. Anyone wanting to study biblical discernment should not miss this book.", associate professor of biblical spirituality; senior associate dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"If you want to be discerning, you will buy this book. If you read it, you will be! Tim Challies has written on an important topic that is rarely addressed. This book on discernment is simple, clear, well-written, accurate and even insightful. I read it all. I liked it all. I will recommend it often. Ten short, pithy chaptersread one a day for ten days, and I you'll find yourself more discerningor at least wanting to be.", pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC

"The many fans Tim Challies has won through his highly regarded blog will discover in this book the motivation that drives his incisive analysis of cultural events and trendsa keen respect for truth and a passionate commitment to biblical discernment.", author, Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity

"John Murray said, 'The difference between truth and error is not a chasm but a razor's edge.' Spurgeon said something like it too: 'Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference between what is right and wrong; rather, it is the difference between right and almost right.' Both these giants are emphasizing the vital quality (and difficulty) of discernment. Unfortunately, in our timeeven among Christiansdiscernment is long in demand and short in supply. This is but one reason I'm so delighted to commend to you The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment. Tim reminds us that the Bible constantly commands us to cultivate discernment, but he doesn't stop there. He tells us how, biblically.", senior minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi

"Tim Challies is one of the finest young evangelical thinkers of our day. He combines keen insight with theological maturity and spiritual depth. His weblog is required reading, and The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment should help form the Christian character of a new generation of evangelicals. Indeed, we must hope so.", president, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary