Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the mature, whose perceptions are trained by practice to discern both good and evil.

Isaiah 7:15

He will eat sour milk and honey, which will help him know how to reject evil and choose what is right.

1 Corinthians 2:6

Now we do speak wisdom among the mature, but not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are perishing.

Ephesians 4:13

until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God -- a mature person, attaining to the measure of Christ's full stature.

1 Kings 3:9

So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours."

Romans 14:1

Now receive the one who is weak in the faith, and do not have disputes over differing opinions.

Genesis 3:5

for God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will open and you will be like divine beings who know good and evil."

2 Samuel 14:17

So your servant said, 'May the word of my lord the king be my security, for my lord the king is like the angel of God when it comes to deciding between right and wrong! May the Lord your God be with you!'"

1 Kings 3:11

God said to him, "Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies,

Job 6:30

Is there any falsehood on my lips? Can my mouth not discern evil things?

Job 34:3

For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food.

Psalm 119:103

Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!

Song of Songs 1:3

The fragrance of your colognes is delightful; your name is like the finest perfume. No wonder the young women adore you!

Song of Songs 2:3

The Beloved about Her Lover: Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.

Matthew 5:48

So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 6:22-23

"The eye is the lamp of the body. If then your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.

1 Corinthians 2:14-15

The unbeliever does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Ephesians 1:18

-- since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened -- so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Philippians 1:9-10

And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

Philippians 3:15

Therefore let those of us who are "perfect" embrace this point of view. If you think otherwise, God will reveal to you the error of your ways.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

Job 12:11

Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food?

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Bible References

Their

Job 6:30
Is there any falsehood on my lips? Can my mouth not discern evil things?
Job 12:11
Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food?
Job 34:3
For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food.
Psalm 119:103
Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!
Song of Songs 1:3
The fragrance of your colognes is delightful; your name is like the finest perfume. No wonder the young women adore you!
Song of Songs 2:3
The Beloved about Her Lover: Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.
Matthew 6:22
"The eye is the lamp of the body. If then your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.
Ephesians 1:18
-- since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened -- so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

To discern

Genesis 3:5
for God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will open and you will be like divine beings who know good and evil."
2 Samuel 14:17
So your servant said, 'May the word of my lord the king be my security, for my lord the king is like the angel of God when it comes to deciding between right and wrong! May the Lord your God be with you!'"
1 Kings 3:9
So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours."
Isaiah 7:15
He will eat sour milk and honey, which will help him know how to reject evil and choose what is right.
Romans 14:1
Now receive the one who is weak in the faith, and do not have disputes over differing opinions.
Philippians 1:9
And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

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