TESTING THE WORLD

” DO NOT STIFLE THE HOLY SPIRIT. DO NOT SCOFF AT PROPHESIES, BUT TEST EVERYTHING THAT IS SAID. HOLD ONTO WHAT IS GOOD. STAY AWAY FROM EVERY KIND OF EVIL.” 1 THESSALONIANS 5: 19-22

There are many in this world who make fun of the bible. They claim that God’s word is nothing more than mere fantasies and fairy tales. They claim that the bible is just another book. They make fun of those who prophesy God’s intentions. They make fun of those who claim to be filled with the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Oh, how wrong they are. Those of us who know Christ as our Lord and Savior and are focused on his word know, without a shadow of a doubt, that the bible is not just another book, but is the true word of the living God. It is our roadmap as Christians for living a life here on earth that will be successful and one that will help us to lead others to Jesus. God’s word is filled with promises and prophesies about the future. It takes away fear of the unknown, gives us joy, peace and strength, and the ability to overcome the devil and his evil. We have learned by use of the Holy Spirit that we must test everything by way of his Holy Word. We must take everything that is said and compare it to what God says about it. If it is not comparable to the bible, then we are to discard it as false and worldly. We must stay focused. We must never stray from his word. For if we do, the devil will slip in and cause disruption in our lives. He will cause us to stray farther and farther away from God. We must continue to build up our faith each and every day. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!