I agree 100%...We had a conversation the other night about thisOriginally Posted by metalman
Very true. Obedience is a Biblical principle in addition to others that precedes any gift of the Spirit. That's one reason why I can honestly say that those who openly defy Gods Word dont keep all the commandments of God don't bear the true gifts of the Holy Spirit. That 'test' alone weeds out the majority who say/think they do. They may be under the inluence of A spirit, but not the Holy One.
Another factor is the purpose of the gifts. Just asking for it and praying for it does not comprise the Biblical criteria in total. In most cases where supposed gifts are manifested the specific Biblical purpose for such gifts are mistunderstood, overlooked and ignored...another reason one should question the source of such.
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