A preacher taught his followers that when he was unwell to the point of death, a blood transfusion was performed. The blood injected into his body was the blood the Lord Jesus Christ shed on the cross of Calvary. Hence, he was immortal, and blood sibling of Christ. A few discerned, it was not right in the light of Scripture. However, many of his followers were steadfast, stating, that Christians should not judge a preacher.
Discernment a spiritual gift: The Lord Jesus Christ taught not to judge at the same time discern but to watch out and beware of the yeast of Pharisees, and also discern the times. (Matthew 7:1; 16:3, 6) Believers have been given a mandate to discern, take precautions, and protect, but not to judge or condemn others. One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is to discern Satanic subtle strategies. (I Corinthians 12:10)
Care: Discernment is with care and concern. Judgement is without love and care.
Humility: Discernment is with a humble spirit, while judgment is an expression of pride and even haughtiness. There is a danger of arrogating to the position of God the ultimate Righteous Judge, when we judge others.
Listen: Discernment is the fruit of good listening and observation. A person with an attitude to judge never listens and only insists on his view.
Abstract: Judgement is an abstract idea and does not connect with people and their context. Discernment connects the idea with people and context.
Rigid: Judgementalism is rigid and considers something as right, for the sake of being right. Discernment is seeking what is right to honor God and love people.
Danger: Judgement anticipates danger and desires that the danger happens. Discernment warns about the impending danger and provides an opportunity to change and turn in the right direction.
Lord over others: Judgementalism lords over others by monitoring and dominating others. Discernment means to identify with people and lead them taking them along.
Spiritual maturity: Discernment is the fruit of spiritual maturity, while judgment exposes the immaturity of a person.
Do I have the spiritual maturity to discern and not judge?