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To: OneWingedShark

We are creatures of spirit and live in a world of spirits. When one is “moved” or has a revelation by a spirit, it is best to test that motivation by comparing it to what is taught by scripture. That reproof is what allows us to verify that it is the Holy Spirit that is leading us and not the temptation of false spirits.


174 posted on 12/21/2014 12:40:30 PM PST by taxcontrol
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To: taxcontrol; Cap'n Crunch
We are creatures of spirit and live in a world of spirits. When one is “moved” or has a revelation by a spirit, it is best to test that motivation by comparing it to what is taught by scripture. That reproof is what allows us to verify that it is the Holy Spirit that is leading us and not the temptation of false spirits.

We are fully agreed.
There are some, however, who want to deny the power of the Holy Spirit to reveal truth and often denigrate the idea by showing contempt of the the Holy Spirit's work by claiming/insinuating that personally interpreting the scripture is solely based on "feeling"/emotionality. (See Post 142)

178 posted on 12/21/2014 1:04:19 PM PST by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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