However, this is not always true as scripture reminds us that not every voice that speaks about God is necessarily led by His Spirit.
A striking example of this can be found in;
Acts 16:16–18[NKJV] The passage recounts an encounter involving Paul and Silas:
“Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, ‘These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.’ And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, ‘I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.’ And he came out that very hour.”
Interestingly, what the girl said was true. She declared that Paul and Silas were servants of the Most High God who proclaimed the way of salvation. Yet the source of that declaration was not the Spirit of God—it was a spirit of divination.
This reveals an important truth: a statement can sound correct while the spirit behind it is not from God. Paul, through spiritual perception, recognized the source and addressed it.
Divination can be subtle. It may sound spiritual, insightful, or even accurate. Yet its purpose is not to lead people to Jesus. Instead, it can misdirect attention, distort truth, and ultimately harm the church. The mission of every message, however, is to draw people back to God and to glorify Christ alone.
Because of this, the gift of spiritual discernment is crucial—especially in these times. Every child of God must seek the ability to discern what carries the hand of God and what does not. This perception helps believers live victoriously and avoid deception.
A helpful way to judge words, teachings, or spiritual expressions is to ask:
Does this point people back to God, or does it seek attention for self?
Discernment grows out of a heart that genuinely desires to know the mind of God. When we approach Him with hunger—aligning ourselves through prayer, humility, and obedience—He begins to shape our spiritual perception.
As believers earnestly seek the Spirit of discernment, the Lord is faithful to grant it. Through His Spirit, we are equipped to recognize truth, reject deception, and remain steadfast in Him.
As we desire the gift of discernment May the Lord grant it unto us and teach us how to inculcate it in our daily walk with Him. AMEN
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