TEST IT IN GOD'S LABORATORY Pt.1
1 John4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. ESV
In science, a laboratory is central to whatever scientists does. That's where tests and experiments are carried out using laboratory techniques and methods.
Also, God has commissioned us to carry out tests using His techniques and methods as revealed in scriptures. The opening text say so. In the kingdom, we don't accept prophecies and teachings hook line and sinker until properly tested.
When I stumbled on this scripture many years ago in my personal bible study, I didn't know what it meant like I do now.
I read it in passing and speed read like most of us do to scriptures that do not fascinate us. Much later, I discovered the treasure locked within it because it is more relevant in today's world of many 'thus saith the Lord'.
Increasingly at an alarming rate, we are seeing the rise of so many fake prophets than ever. Some herbalists have left their shrine to start churches and prayer houses to consult for people in a modern way.
They dress like real preachers without wearing their occultic regalia while some speak demonic tongues to confuse people. I have seen many people confused by some of these con men and women all in the name of 'thus saith the Lord'.
What about prophetic gimmicks just to raise money? 1John4:1 is relevant today than ever. When we buy clothes, shoes, cars, electronics and other gadgets, we are wise enough to test them to verify originality.
God's word also says, we can test all Spirits to see whether they are of God. If it is not possible, God wouldn't have recommended we do it.
As from today, cultivate the habit of subjecting spiritual things to spiritual tests before accepting them.
Father, give me a discerning heart In Jesus name.