Love, faith and zeal are the paragons of Christian virtue. But you may be surprised how these qualities untempered with discernment can be detrimental.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. —Psalm 119:105

“Israel’s watchmen are blind, they all lack knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they lie around and dream, they love to sleep.” (Isaiah 56:10) How much better do we fare as spiritual watchmen?