TESTING THE SPIRIT OF TEACHING
Greetings in the name of Jesus:
1 John 4:1-3 " Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not recognize Jesus has come is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist; which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world."
This teaching is being ignored more now by the church's teaching than ever before in history. Men have proven to be very cunning in marketing different doctrines and ways of attaining faith. In a great majority of these there are plenty of scripture references to be used, but in many cases the direct teachings of Christ Jesus are avoided. The seeker sensitive movement has opened up the door for all people to enjoy a false sense of belonging to God that has developed a kind of club atmosphere rather than a body of Christ. Today many who have come into these church's have brought with them various ideas of how to grow the populace of a church without ever really including the acknowledgement of Jesus Christ as Lord. Many set up programs that keep those attending busy in the study of various social issues which have nothing to do with either salvation or the daily need of developing a relationship with Christ.
These things lead to now there being at least 2 generations of people who have lost the concept of worship almost completely by exchanging it for a feel good time of song, dance and drama that is designed to entertain more so than minister. This creates cells of highly competitive people who may indeed be very talented, but who are using their gifts in a completely wrong way...and they can even see it.
The spirit of Christ is found in the closeness of Christ in a worship service...it is in family and love for one another that goes beyond the boundaries of what we have and who we are in this world. It includes the weaker members, and gives them strength to stand in the presence of Christ Jesus and under the pressure of the world. The truth does not turn a blind eye to the sin of this world or to the practices of men as they hide behind various roles and titles within the church. We are to bear fruit for Christ and not grow weeds in this world. My own life continues to change from what I have been into a newer creature that is designed by the Father. My life changes to adapt to the needs of the brothers and sisters that God brings to me, and there is always a new challenge in a day. Dear ones begin to test the spirits of those who come to you speaking what they claim is the truth.
Take the time to allow them to also show you the fruit of the spirit of God; not just with their words , but also with their works. May you richly bless God through your life in Him.
THE UNWORTHY SERVANT
1 John 4:1-3 " Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not recognize Jesus has come is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist; which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world."
This teaching is being ignored more now by the church's teaching than ever before in history. Men have proven to be very cunning in marketing different doctrines and ways of attaining faith. In a great majority of these there are plenty of scripture references to be used, but in many cases the direct teachings of Christ Jesus are avoided. The seeker sensitive movement has opened up the door for all people to enjoy a false sense of belonging to God that has developed a kind of club atmosphere rather than a body of Christ. Today many who have come into these church's have brought with them various ideas of how to grow the populace of a church without ever really including the acknowledgement of Jesus Christ as Lord. Many set up programs that keep those attending busy in the study of various social issues which have nothing to do with either salvation or the daily need of developing a relationship with Christ.
These things lead to now there being at least 2 generations of people who have lost the concept of worship almost completely by exchanging it for a feel good time of song, dance and drama that is designed to entertain more so than minister. This creates cells of highly competitive people who may indeed be very talented, but who are using their gifts in a completely wrong way...and they can even see it.
The spirit of Christ is found in the closeness of Christ in a worship service...it is in family and love for one another that goes beyond the boundaries of what we have and who we are in this world. It includes the weaker members, and gives them strength to stand in the presence of Christ Jesus and under the pressure of the world. The truth does not turn a blind eye to the sin of this world or to the practices of men as they hide behind various roles and titles within the church. We are to bear fruit for Christ and not grow weeds in this world. My own life continues to change from what I have been into a newer creature that is designed by the Father. My life changes to adapt to the needs of the brothers and sisters that God brings to me, and there is always a new challenge in a day. Dear ones begin to test the spirits of those who come to you speaking what they claim is the truth.
Take the time to allow them to also show you the fruit of the spirit of God; not just with their words , but also with their works. May you richly bless God through your life in Him.
THE UNWORTHY SERVANT
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