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Discernment of spirits

Okay, so you know how when you see something that looks scary, like a monster puppet, you feel scared? And when you see something that looks nice, like a cute puppy, you feel happy? This is kind of like discernment of spirits.

Discernment of spirits is the ability to figure out whether something comes from a good or a bad spirit. A spirit is an invisible force that can influence our thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, these spirits can be good, like when we feel super happy or peaceful inside. Other times, they can be bad, like when we feel scared or angry.

It's kind of like a superpower - people who have discernment of spirits can figure out which spiritual force is affecting them or others around them. They can tell if it's a good or bad spirit, and then figure out what to do about it.

For example, if someone is feeling very sad for no reason, someone with discernment of spirits might realize that they're being affected by a bad spirit. They might then pray or do some other good thing to get rid of the bad spirit and help the person feel better.

So it's kind of like being a spiritual superhero - you can see things that other people can't, and you can make things better by using your special powers!
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