Don't be deceived

The point here is, we should look at the purpose behind miracles, instead of just stating every miracle is from God,and then thinking the person who performed it is sent from God. Take the time to look at it.Because the devil and his demons can do things too. When Moses threw his rod down and it became a snake,the magicians did the same.We read about the False Prophet{Antichrists sidekick}"performing great wonders, so that he even makes fire come down from Heaven in the sight of men."Now if humans can't do that, and it's happening with a worker of the devil, we can figure where it's coming from. {Of course, I can think of other examples,levitation by Hindus, etc.}So I'm just quoting the Bible when I say,"Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits".Like when the Antichrist is described ,"Whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all lying signs and wonders and decievableness in them that perish because they believed not the love of the Truth that they might be saved."Signs and wonders.Just saying, just because it's a miraculous occurances, that IN ITSELF shouldn't determine that it's automatically from God.So to me, a yogi levitating off the ground, or a bleeding statue of Mary doesn't do it. Test the spirits...Amen?

 

[Brother James]

If you are going to say test the spirits, then how do we test the spirits?

 

[Steven Bobb]

If you are going to say test the spirits, then how do we test the spirits?

Well...I mean,observe their "miraculous works", and weigh it against their overall platforms ,and see if their views or objectives line up with the Word,Like, if someone performs these works, but voices beliefs like humanism, pagan beliefs, etc, and maybe creates a cult with a following, if they're speaking in an anti-Gods Word, way,maybe quoting from certain pagan religions,deny the Trinity, etc. but then can do these "miracles, it wouldn't seem to me that it's coming from Gods power.In other words, check it out if something seems a little "off".

 

[natasha2]

Well...I mean,observe their "miraculous works", and weigh it against their overall platforms ,and see if their views or objectives line up with the Word,Like, if someone performs these works, but voices beliefs like humanism, pagan beliefs, etc, and maybe creates a cult with a following, if they're speaking in an anti-Gods Word, way,maybe quoting from certain pagan religions,deny the Trinity, etc. but then can do these "miracles, it wouldn't seem to me that it's coming from Gods power.In other words, check it out if something seems a little "off".

I think that the devil is performing miracles to seduce people from the truth of the word of God, and puting emphasis on people and not God, who made miracles. Who is glorified through these miracles, God/Jesus or some other religion, or a person that performs it etc....

 

[mercimaker1]

I agree with you again and you make so many valid points for us all to think on too but the thing I love the most is how you always honor God's Word and I know if we will always do that we never will deceived during these last days. Thank You again for keeping us on our toes. Merci.

 

[God's sheep]

The point here is, we should look at the purpose behind miracles, instead of just stating every miracle is from God,and then thinking the person who performed it is sent from God. Take the time to look at it.Because the devil and his demons can do things too. When Moses threw his rod down and it became a snake,the magicians did the same.We read about the False Prophet{Antichrists sidekick}"performing great wonders, so that he even makes fire come down from Heaven in the sight of men."Now if humans can't do that, and it's happening with a worker of the devil, we can figure where it's coming from. {Of course, I can think of other examples,levitation by Hindus, etc.}So I'm just quoting the Bible when I say,"Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits".Like when the Antichrist is described ,"Whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all lying signs and wonders and decievableness in them that perish because they believed not the love of the Truth that they might be saved."Signs and wonders.Just saying, just because it's a miraculous occurances, that IN ITSELF shouldn't determine that it's automatically from God.So to me, a yogi levitating off the ground, or a bleeding statue of Mary doesn't do it. Test the spirits...Amen?

Just to understand, there are good pastors and fake pastors. Nothing about anyone from this site nor do I know any fake pastors.
So some cure illness and pray and tell you what's going on. I am confused who to believe. Some times some are acting that they got cured to get paid by the ministry. At the same time there are right pastors and mnistries. Some times people tell me don't go to these people they are all fake. I tell them not all of them are fake but it's hard to know.
These miracles from ministries are God's work or Devil's work. I am confused.

 

[Brother James]

Well...I mean,observe their "miraculous works", and weigh it against their overall platforms ,and see if their views or objectives line up with the Word,Like, if someone performs these works, but voices beliefs like humanism, pagan beliefs, etc, and maybe creates a cult with a following, if they're speaking in an anti-Gods Word, way,maybe quoting from certain pagan religions,deny the Trinity, etc. but then can do these "miracles, it wouldn't seem to me that it's coming from Gods power.In other words, check it out if something seems a little "off".

That wasn't the exact answer I was looking for but you are not all together wrong

 

[BrotherZack]

The greatest miracle in our life is this. You do not drink anymore. You are not ill because Jesus healed you. You do not fornicate or desire to do evil against anyone. Jesus cleansed your body, mind and soul. You should be thankful to God almighty. People in Jesus time were looking for miracles and wonders. Jesus clearly told them. Seek not this things that will pass away. Seek the miracle worker. Jesus Himself. He is the Door to enter heaven. He is the Redeemer and Lord. Seek Him first and then all these things shall be added unto you.

 

[Steven Bobb]

Just to understand, there are good pastors and fake pastors. Nothing about anyone from this site nor do I know any fake pastors.
So some cure illness and pray and tell you what's going on. I am confused who to believe. Some times some are acting that they got cured to get paid by the ministry. At the same time there are right pastors and mnistries. Some times people tell me don't go to these people they are all fake. I tell them not all of them are fake but it's hard to know.
These miracles from ministries are God's work or Devil's work. I am confused.

Oh I wasn't nessasarily meaning bad pastors. I meant even the devils workers{the ones who don't pretend to be Chrsitians.} the devil is wrong spiritually, but can still perform certain supernatural works,done with the intent to mislead.

 

[indigoflower]

Very interesting. But what kind of 'miracles' are we talking about? Anything positive that happens to us? like someone finding a job after being unemployed, or passing an important exam to get into your program or dream school, winning the lottery, etc