Spirit of Error

1 John 4:6, "We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error."

It is clearly stated in this verse that those who receive the true Gospel of Jesus Christ as the apostles taught were considered to be in truth, and those who opposed it were in error. In this verse, error means to be in a delusion or decetpion. Those who are in error practice and have different beliefs than of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Its important for us to stay in the Word of God, for it is the truth. It protects us from all deception (error). We must allow the Holy Spirit to aid us in understanding the Word of God.

There is no one better qualified to do so than the Holy Spirit. Lets look and see how this delusion, and state of being in error begins. 2 Thessalonians 2: 10-12,"And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness."

In this scripture Believed means to trust, with an implication that actions based on that trust may follow. When we truly believe, we will act on what we believe. Thus, If we truly believe in Jesus Christ, we will obey his commands. We will lay our lives down, and become self-less as he was. We will pray and fast, and intercede for the behalf of the saints and the lost souls. We will stand firmly with boldness for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The fruit of God's Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23,"But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.") will be manifested in our lives.

If we do not receive the Word of God with the Love of the Truth, then we are rebellious. We can't pick in choose what parts of the Word of God we will obey, but we must obey all of it. I encourage everyone who reads this, to seek the Lord Jesus Christ for a true understanding of his word, and the plan that he has for your life. This goes beyond any denomination or religious setting that you were raised in. Find Christ, start a relationship with him, and let him lead and guide you.

Those who aren't willing to search out the truth for themselves will fall into those who are bound by the Spirit of Error, not being able to come to truth, because they are depending upon man to lead them. All through the bible and even today, we as humans like to idolize and follow men. But its more beneficial to follow God!!!! As we see in Jude 1:19," These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit." Separate themselves means to cause divisions in the Body of Christ, During this time the apostles were fighting against gnosticism. Through the course of christianity many men have created divisions (denominations) within the Body of Christ. This has weakened it severely, and its due to those who are in the Spirit of Error.

Matthew 7:15-16,"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs, of thistles?" Its certain and key to understand that the false prophets will fit in with the real saints. I onced looked at a picture of a herd of sheep and there was a wolf who was dressed as a sheep and I couldn't pick it out at first sight. We must see the importance in what Jesus is saying here. He goes on to say in Matthew 7:21-23," Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."

We must see that Jesus is stressing the fact, that it would be hard to see with our own eyes, who the false prophets are. He gives us the best solution in Matthew 7:24-27," Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mind, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon the rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which build his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it."

The solution clearly stated is either we can build our house on the rock (whom is Jesus Christ) or we can build our house on the sand (Mankind). Its up to us whom we will follow. Search out the scriptures for yourself, thus 2 Timothy 2:15,"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." I pray that you all build your house on the rock, and not on man. We must have faith in Jesus Christ and not sand/dust of the earth!!

God Bless