The famous Moses Exodos from Egypt is a historical fact of the Old Testament , which involves a dealing between Moses and the Egyptian King Pharaoh. When Moses does a miracle, the Pharaoh sorcerer does the same miracle. However, from a certain point, it is impossible to imitate the miracles of Moses .
Satan is also able to do something like God .
Therefore, the Bible warned against being deceived by the false prophets and false teachers at the end .
One by one, is this God? Or Satan? Let's discern it!
"Beloved ones, do not believe in any spirit, but make sure it is a spirit of God . Because many false prophets are out in the world." 1 John 4: 1
1. Doubt first
The important thing is to know that many things are divine and Satan (this world). And it's always important not to accept it immediately and to wonder , "Is this God or Satan?"
For example:
God's healing, miracle vs Satan's healing, miracle
Divine Bible Teaching vs Satan Bible Teaching (Satan uses the Bible to confuse)
God's Leader vs Satan's Leader (New Apostolic Reformation etc.)
Repentance of God vs. Repentance of Satan (Satan is the one who blames you forever)
God's Love vs Satan's Love (It's OK as it is fake love)
Various other gods? ,Satan? There are some confusing ones.
2. Consult the Bible
So how do you actually discern? First, face the Bible.
With " whether it is written in the Bible ?",
The question is, "Do you meet the context and values of the entire Bible ?"
For example, it seems that some churches recently have miracles where gold dust falls, but such miracles do not exist in the Bible. I can't deny it completely, but I don't accept it.
Also, will the glory of the Lord appear when gold dust falls? Who benefits? However, my emotions are uplifting. It doesn't fit the Bible's values. Increasingly unacceptable.
“Is it possible to get grapes from thorns and figs from thistles?” Thus, you can identify them by their fruit . ”-Matthew 7:16, 20-
This is the main point of biblical identification. We will examine whether or not this miracle of gold dust has brought the fruit of the Spirit, that is, the fruit of love, joy, peace, humility, and self-control. I could only feel proud.
I will deny the work of gold dust if there is no further evidence that this gold dust is from God.
3. Consult seniors and leaders
As the growth and sanctification proceed, the sensitivity of distinction becomes sharper. Therefore, it is a good idea to consult with seniors and leaders.
"Hard foods are for adult adults who have been trained by experience to sense good and evil ."-Hebrews 5: 14-
As you can see, as we grow and become sanctified, our eyes become clearer and we are able to judge higher levels.
4. Consult with someone who has the gift of discernment (talent)
Is it God? Satan? Some people have a special ability to identify. If there is such a person around, it is a good idea to consult with that person.
"Each person has the work of the" spirit "for the benefit of the whole .... Some people have the power to do miracles, some have the power to prophesy, and some have the ability to discerning the spirit." , One has the power to speak various tongues, and one has the power to interpret tongues. ”-1Co 12: 7.10
As mentioned above, the talent of the Holy Spirit appears in the real Christians, and one of them is the “gift of discerning the spirit”, and it is possible to make a high degree of discernment.
5. Determine based on the reaction of the person
“We belong to God. Those who know God listen to us, but those who do not belong to God do not listen to us. Can be discerned from the confusing spirits. ”1 John 4: 6
Those who listen to the word of truth belong to God.
On the other hand, people who do not have ears to hear , who are angry, who criticize this attitude from the top, or who pass through in an ambiguous manner, may not belong to God. You can also identify the reaction and attitude of the person.
6. Ultimately judge by the Holy Spirit
Asking the Holy Spirit by praying . The Holy Spirit teaches us through a sense of security and discomfort. There is no hasty decision. It often takes time . And no matter who you talk to or what your seniors or leaders say,
"You have to make the final decision."
The person responsible is responsible for that.It should'nt be like Adam, "“The woman you put here with me—she gave me ." This is very important.
Now that we are nearing the End Time, we do our best to avoid being deceived.
Pray well, consult with the Bible and others, and make your own final judgment and make a firm distinction.
"Be careful not to be decieved by anyone." Matthew 24: 4
