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We may all question whether or not someone is truly being led by the Holy Spirit, but we've been given pretty substantial guidelines that help us to know if someone is among Christ's sheep or not. Christ Himself told us how to identify them. He said to see if their fruit is good or evil, and part of good fruit is a God-given understanding of His word and will.

Yes, exactly. Outstanding post, Dr. E.! Holy Spirit is real, and He does indwell us, and He does give us gifts He does not give to those who are not His children.

1,782 posted on 02/09/2008 5:58:30 PM PST by Forest Keeper (It is a joy to me to know that God had my number, before He created numbers.)

***He does give us gifts He does not give to those who are not His children***

So who are they that He has created that are not His children? His dogs? His cats? His hamsters? His rotifers? His algae?

1,786 posted on 02/09/2008 6:05:58 PM PST by MarkBsnr (I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did not move me to do so.)