Discretion has its root in self-knowledge. The deeper my knowledge of my impotence and the sinfulness of my flesh is, the greater is the need of watchfulness. It is thus our element of true self-denial. It is from Him that our discretion comes. It finds great delight in silence, so as to commit its way to the Lord with composure and deliberation.
Discretion watches against rashness, but enhances the courage of faith.
This document is from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library at Calvin College. Last updated on May 27, 1999.