Testing the Spirits? Testing our thoughts?

Testing the spirits? Test our own thoughts?


Is that similar to testing even our thoughts, making sure that they line up with the Will of God? We know we are to test them. I also suspect putting on the plate of righteousness is crucial too. We must stay in the word and we must keep praying.

Testing the spirits is not just about testing thoughts that come up. Its also about spiritual warfare and decerning of spirits.

Can you tell me more? I am eager to examine this more, Demi. Is it just through asking Him, the Holy Spirit, to guide us?

Asking the Holy Spirit is one thing. U will see that the closer u walk w it th Christ, the more spiritual resistance comes. Even if only through dreams. And false prophecy spirits mimic the Holy Spirit to lead us to stupid or bad decisions to open bad doors in our life
So most spirits will try to avoid Christ and not proclaiming him, but trying to exalt deeds for example.
So when a spirit comes to try to tell u to do something u can test it by seeing if it will proclaim Christ as lord

I have never had Him to instruct me to move immediately into a major step in faith. He always has given me time to think and test the move.

Testing the spirits? Test our own thoughts?


Is that similar to testing even our thoughts, making sure that they line up with the Will of God? We know we are to test them. I also suspect putting on the plate of righteousness is crucial too. We must stay in the word and we must keep som.

Testing the spirits? Test our own thoughts?

Testing the spirits? Test our own thoughts?


Is that similar to testing even our thoughts, making sure that they line up with the Will of God? We know we are to test them. I also suspect putting on the plate of righteousness is crucial too. We must stay in the word and we must keep praying.

I think when we are indwelt by the holy spirit God that leads us into all truth that that inner awareness will lead us to know whether a teacher, pastor, preacher, even self-described Christian on a forum, is speaking truth from a place of knowledge of God's will and word.

1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.
1 john 2:23 No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also.
1 Corinthians 12:3
Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit.


Lots of great reading here:https://ebible.com/questions/709-what-does-it-mean-to-test-the-spirits

Right Lilly, I definitely can see that it would be very easy to test if ppl or spirits were saying things that radical against our Lord and Savior. But i wonder about the elusive ones, ya know?

we should examine personally but also be aware there is plenty of deception out there. plenty

for that matter, there is also exaggerated concentration on the negative which I am positive tickles the enemy for keeping believers so occupied rather than concentrating on Christ

someone once said that the way people are trained to recognize counterfeit currency, is to handle the real thing. actual currency...apparently it has a different 'feel' to it

I have found this to be true. the more I study the real thing..Bible...the more I am able to ascertain whether or not something is of God or not.

the devil is subtle and comes as an 'angel of light' as scripture states, the devil deceives and we are warned over and over in scripture concerning deception

so, get to know the mind of Christ...we renew our minds with the word.

I suspect you know more than you are letting on

Yes, I do Charli. Those who are crafty as cleverly disguised wolves clad in sheeps disguise.
Sooner or later I believe they do slip up. After all, how long can a wolf possibly allow its ego to suffer under the weight of what it normally considers prey?

Testing the spirits applies to EXTERNAL spirits -- evil spirits and false teachers.

Testing our thoughts means INTERNAL self-examination in the light of Scripture.

Well I have been a Christian awhile, true. But truly 7sear, even though my dad was a preacher, even though after i got back on track after backsliding more than 15 years ago, so much of what I knew of the word was taught to me by man. It has been in the last years that Jeremiah 15:16 has truly been realized in my life and in my heart. So i so enjoy this platform to be able to pick thoughts on a matter. I often think on proverbs 25:2 and think about how cool it is to seek and find that which He conceals, waiting to reveal to those earnestly seeking. I do 100% get your point about..

I have found this to be true. the more I study the real thing..Bible...the more I am able to ascertain whether or not something is of God or not.

I couldn't agree more, that hit home. I suppose it goes back to be wise as a serpent but gentle as a mouse. Keep the discerning cap on but extend love and mercy at the same time.