how can we distinguish ? good question
well one major factor would have to be doctrine, it's amazing to follow the word doctrine through the new testament
what i mean though is if someone comes on real strong as a teacher of babes but then comes out with
you shall not surely die
or
God cant see your sins
or
natural israel is the bride
then it's pretty clear something is wrong
but only by knowing the word thoroughly can we test the messages or try the spirits and see if what is typed lines up with the doctrine of Christ
and in the multitude of counsellors, hopefully if all of us keep an eye out for false doctrine in each others posts it will help
if i typed a wrong doctrine and someone pm'd me and said you typed this but the word says this i would be grateful
and if i thought they were wrong and we put it on the board all the better
we could all submit to one another
until everyone is agreed and every word has been verified or not as the case may be
if it seems to be a seeker just wrong i guess we would just try to point it out and if they continue we could ask the mods what they think
i don't know but i'm open to suggestions
also i think all of us have to be on our toes and keep listening out for the leading of the spirit to alert us to error and make sure that there is no misleading doctrine in a post.
Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Eph 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Eph 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Eph 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Eph 4:17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
1Pe 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Mat 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
i think the more time we spend in the word the better as far as recognising things that dont line up
theres a good audio on dakotaland about it
http://dakotaland.homelinux.com/audio.phpi'm not sure which one it is though
just listen to all of em LOL!
and like i said if anyone finds error in anything i post just go ahead and point it out i'd rather be embarrassed than have error in my posts
i'm sure if it wasn't for the spirit of God i would be decieved in an instant anyway
over the years i've been sucked in quite a few times but in the end He leads me into all truth
i trust He will always protect His own
Joh 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Joh 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Joh 10:29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
Joh 10:30 I and my Father are one.
lets keep watch together
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