Test the Spirits? What Does That Mean? How Do We Do This?: Breaking Down 1 John 4:1-6

What does it mean to test the spirits as it says in 1 John 4:1? This was a scripture I didn't understand for a while after I got out of the new age. I share what I've learned over the last few years here in this video. I can't take much credit as so many people have helped me understand this, and have shared their insights and wisdom with me.

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[CuzOfTheDog]

Me testing the Spirit:

About 15 (or so) years ago, I was driving to work and was having a rough morning. ((My mom had past in late July 2005, this was about 3 months later.)) I don’t normally talk to myself out loud in a car but that morning on the verge of tears and missing my mom, I said, “I feel so alone.” And in what sounded like an audible voice I heard, “but you aren’t alone...” I began to weep. I knew the Holy Spirit was speaking b/c we are told that in Scripture.

“...For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 NKJV

When I got to work, I took out my Bible (I carry one in my vehicle.) I began to pray and asked the Lord to speak to me through His Word and I opened to Bible. My eyes fell on these words:

“28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV

The dam broke and the tears fell. The God of the Universe was speaking directly to me. He knew at that very moment what I needed and it was the Lord’s Spirit within me. Let me give praise to the Lord and His Word. His Words were a balm to my broken heart.

18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
Luke 4:18 NKJV

Glory to God♥️🙏🏼♥️

[jimboswell]

Good stuff. I teach the bible in jail. Knowing the scriptures and having a solid discernment is an unbeatable combination. Thanks for teaching this. Blessings.

[kevingreaux]

I once heard someone who claims to be spiritual say, why worship the creator when you can worship creation. I told them that is idolatry. They got angry. Not very spiritual.

[RealTalk-bnzg]

Thank God I came across you and Doreen channel. I am in the process of coming out of Word of Faith. I always knew something wasn’t right. This is nothing but God because I haven’t been feeling going back to church. Please keep my children and I in your prayer that we found the church for us. God bless you and your ministry. ❤️🙏

[FreedomInTruth]

It means don't just trust every spirit that you hear, the Holy Spirit will not contradict His word but a demon always will.

[julierodabaugh]

Many people are lonely and lost. When you aren’t equipped with the Biblical knowledge provided in the Bible many are preyed upon by cults and false prophets. Thank you for sharing dear one.

[SimplyDafDaf]

Girrrrllll you ain’t said nothing BUT the TRUTH.

[alexisfreeman]

I am absolutely dumbfounded. Her knowledge is DIRECTLY from the Holy Spirit. I’m literally so happy that I found her. It’s time that us (as the Christian community) get on our knees and pray against these spirits. Too many churches welcome these spirits with open arms, we need to pray church. The only one that can help us now is Jesus.

[destinyferrer]

I just want to sincerely thank God for your life. I just spent about an hour studying the word and watching this video. You truly inspire me as a believer. Thank you. Glory to God for what you are doing for his kingdom🤍✨

[curiousman]

An FYI: If you study 5 chapters per day, it will take you 182 days to get thru the whole bible. I highly recommend it, if you want to seek the will of God. Solid, solid, solid teaching ma'am. Well done.

[clispyleaf]

Wow, I happened to click this on the day I start to figure out that my gift of the spirit is discernment. Nice

[sherricoffman]

Amen n Amen!!!❤🎉 Thank You ❤🎉 MuchLove

[anfonieb]

This sister has done her research and studied! Great job my sister I encourage you to continue spreading the word of GOD.

[debbiedean]

Great video, lots of scripture, thank you Melissa 😊

[CrochetNewsNetwork]

Kenneth Copland, Benny Hinn, Jesse Duplantis, Sid Roth, et al, kept me AWAY from anything Christian. I was a New Ager in the upper echelons of Hollywood entertainment industry. Christ saved me in spite of myself. Amen! While driving to Hollywood just after being saved, I listened to the radio 2 1/2 hours each day. My radio stuck on a station that broadcast John MacArthur, R.C. sproul, Jay Vernon McGee (I thought he was still alive :-) and many other solid Bible teachers. . Melissa, YOU ARE FANTASTIC, and give me hope for your generation . Great work dear lady! One author to add to you knowledge base might be the book "When Skeptics Ask" by Norman Geisler. He is not bullet proof, but has addition perspectives you might be able to cherry pick from. Again, from a baby boomer, I am so very proud of you.

[sheilareynolds]

I went to a Toronto blessing meeting that came here to Northern NY in the 90s. I'm pretty sure I received a Kundalini spirit. I felt strange about how it msnifested, but tried to reason it with scripture. Satan is very deceptive, even the elect will be deceived. But God revealed the truth!

[susanzumback]

Look for the fruits of the Holy Spirit 🙌🏻❤️

[JESUSISMYLORD]

Took me a while to get to the video I don’t know why I kept holding back but I like your video thanks for the message.

[troymccauley]

You are very good, The truth is the only accurate description against the enemy. I learned the hard way... Keep It Up

[jewishbride]

Please keep all demonic spirits away from me Abba Father, binding 1 john 4:1-6, 2 corinthians 6:14, matthew 6:24 in agreement with this whole message while not being unequally yoked with an unbeliever serving satan, loosening all false spirits and every spirit of error upon no return in my life, in the name and blood of Jesus Christ, amen and hallelujah!