By the time John wrote 1John, false prophets were on the scene. And they're still with us today. I don't believe we fear them or cower from them. But I do believe that we remain aware and know how to discern between what is truth and what is false. Eddie gave us three tests we can do. We test the message. Get to the core of what they say about Jesus. Amazing truth Eddie gave us was "if they're wrong about Jesus, it doesn't matter what they're right about." Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
We also test their methods to make sure they are culturally relevant yet scripturally true. We also test their morality.
The key to all of this is relying on the Holy Spirit within us. His primary role is to guide us. His presence in us is greater than the pressure outside of us.
We take a break from 1John and go into 40 days of prayer and fasting starting next Sunday. This will be an incredible 7 weeks in the life of our church and individual lives. I would strongly encourage all to make the most of this time. It will transform us and radically change us if we will yield to the Spirit and seek Him with everything we have. Start praying today, if you haven't already, about what you want God to see God do in your life through this time and give Him permission to do it His way! Pray for our church to be an instrument that He can use to reach many for Himself and that He will be glorified. May we decrease and Jesus increase. May these 7 weeks be just the beginning of all the best He has for us!
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