The Power of Discernment

The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory (esteem) to pass over a transgression. MISHLEI (PROVERBS) 19:11 את CEPHER

DISCRETION:
1. The quality of being discreet; circumspection.

2. Freedom to act or judge on one's own.

3. The ability or power to discern what is responsible or socially appropriate.

4. Individual choice or judgment left the decision to his discretion

5. Power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds reached the age of discretion

6. The quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment : the quality of being discreet : CIRCUMSPECTION especially : cautious reserve in speech

7. Ability to make responsible decisions

8. The result of separating or distinguishing

Meaning of Esteem:

1. The regard in which one is held especially; WORTH, VALUE, CHARACTER, OPINION, JUDGMENT

2. To set a high value on; to view as; CONSIDER esteem it a privileged; THINK, BELIEVE; APPRAISE