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NASB | 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world. |
Bible Question: how do you deal with a lying spirit? |
Bible Answer: Take the advice of John in 1 John 4:1-6 and test what is being said to determine if they are of God or not. Then, take the advice of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-20 if the person claims to be a christian and confront the person. If they refuse to listen, bring another and approach him again. After you go through this, if the person still continues, then, as Jesus puts him, treat him as a gentile or tax collector. Basically, as being unwanted, and don't associate with him. For others, You might want to read up on what Paul told the Ephesians in Ephesians 4:17 - 5:21. To summerize, be immitators of christ and speak truthfully, honorably, and let your speech edify and aid others. You might also concider what Jesus told the multitude in John 8:41-47, basically that those who lie are of Satan. Jesusman |
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