Discerning Of Spirits

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. — read the full passage →

and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages.

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. — read the full passage →

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit; — read the full passage →

Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. — read the full passage →

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?”

Now concerning spiritual things, brothers, I don’t want you to be ignorant. — read the full passage →

Now the natural man doesn’t receive the things of God’s Spirit, for they are foolishness to him, and he can’t know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages; — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

But the one and the same Spirit works all of these, distributing to each one separately as he desires.

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints,

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all. — read the full passage →

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment; — read the full passage →

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.

But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.

Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of Yahweh are right, and the righteous walk in them; But the rebellious stumble in them.

Let the prophets speak, two or three, and let the others discern.

Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all. — read the full passage →

For who among men knows the things of a man, except the spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God, except God’s Spirit.

But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. — read the full passage →

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; — read the full passage →

Following Paul and us, she cried out, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us a way of salvation!”

Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

He therefore who supplies the Spirit to you, and works miracles among you, does he do it by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ’s apostles. — read the full passage →

while we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.

Jesus answered them, “Be careful that no one leads you astray. — read the full passage →

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.

“When the Counselorhas come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me.

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last,

This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment; — read the full passage →

“Then if any man tells you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or, ‘There,’ don’t believe it. — read the full passage →

The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Then your handmaid said, ‘Please let the word of my lord the king bring rest; for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad. May Yahweh, your God, be with you.’”

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

Don’t judge according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”

For there will arise false christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

“Now a thing was secretly brought to me. My ear received a whisper of it. — read the full passage →

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.

I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation, the power, and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ has come; for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them before our God day and night.

Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; — read the full passage →

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God;

Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”

seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;

Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty works.

Now concerning spiritual things, brothers, I don’t want you to be ignorant. — read the full passage →

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

If therefore the whole assembly is assembled together and all speak with other languages, and unlearned or unbelieving people come in, won’t they say that you are crazy?

But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.

God said to him, “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, neither have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice;

even he whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart. — read the full passage →

Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered, — read the full passage →

You lust, and don’t have. You kill, covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will be done away with. Where there are various languages, they will cease. Where there is knowledge, it will be done away with.

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.

There are various kinds of workings, but the same God, who works all things in all.

He came to Derbe and Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess who believed; but his father was a Greek. — read the full passage →

The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

But the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will,

Then he said to me, Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard: and I have come for your words’ sake.

Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.

It was so, that after Yahweh had spoken these words to Job, Yahweh said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you, and against your two friends; for you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job has. — read the full passage →

“I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can’t tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.

And by this we know that we are of the truth, and persuade our hearts before him, — read the full passage →

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders, by various works of power, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;