 The gift of discernment isn't the gift of criticism. How many times have you heard someone say about a man or woman of God? I don't know. Something just doesn't sit right in my spirit about them. What many believers find difficult to admit is that often they're judging based on personality, culture, method, and even differences of opinion, and then they blame the Holy Spirit for their own personal discomfort. What's more, if they find others who are willing to criticize the same man or woman of God, they'll feel validated in their criticisms. But just because you find others who are willing to share in their disapproval of someone doesn't necessarily mean you both heard from God. Now, of course, there are times when the Holy Spirit will warn you about an individual. But his speaking won't be some vague, non-specific discomfort. He'll make it clear as to why he's warning you, and that warning will be based on the word. The point I'm making here is simple. Discernment is a work of the Holy Spirit. It's not going to be based on your personal feelings and opinions. It's going to be based on God's word. We need balance, and we need the humility to admit when we mistake personal discomfort for a Holy Spirit-given warning.