Ep 113 - Testing the Spirits

"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God." In an age of endless information, spiritual gurus, and "personal truths," these words from the Apostle John have never been more critical. But how do we actually do it? And what exactly are we testing for?

In this episode of Pods and Rods, we tackle the vital discipline of Spiritual Discernment. We’re diving deep into 1 John 4 (and the foundational truths of Chapter 1) to understand the biblical mandate to be vigilant, not gullible, in our spiritual lives.

Join us as we break down:

• The Litmus Test: The specific, non-negotiable standard John gives for identifying the Spirit of Truth versus the spirit of falsehood.

• The Taxonomy of Spirits: We explore the different types of spiritual entities mentioned in Scripture.

• The Fruit of the Spirit vs. The Work of the Flesh: How character and doctrine work together to reveal the source of a message or movement.

• Practical Discernment: How to handle modern "revelations," prophetic words, and cultural trends through the lens of the unchanging Word of God.

Tune in to learn how to sharpen your "spiritual ears" and walk with confidence, knowing how to distinguish the voice of the Shepherd from the noise of the world.