Practical Need for Discerning Of Spirits Gift

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Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between what's from God and what's not?

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In today's video, we're diving deep into the spiritual things of discerning of spirits,

what it is, why it's crucial for every believer and how it can protect you from spiritual

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deception.

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If you want to sharpen your spiritual senses and walk in greater clarity, this is a must

watch.

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Hey everyone, welcome to The Authentic Podcast.

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All right, let's dive in.

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The gift of discerning of spirits is one of the nine spiritual gifts mentioned in first

Corinthians chapter 12 verse 10.

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This spiritual gift given by the Holy Spirit enables believers to perceive and distinguish

between different types of spirits at work in the spiritual realm.

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whether they are from God, from the enemy, or from the human spirit.

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It provides essential insight into spiritual realities and helps the church remain

spiritually vigilant.

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The Greek word for discerning is diachresis.

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In this context, it refers to the ability to judge or distinguish between different

spirits or motives.

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This gift is often misunderstood but is crucial for spiritual clarity.

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It is not merely human intuition or natural discernment.

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is a divine ability given by the Holy Spirit to see beyond the physical world and into the

spiritual realm.

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The primary purpose of the discerning of spirits is to protect the church from deception

and demonic influences.

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As Paul writes in Ephesians chapter six, verse 12, for our struggle is not against flesh

and blood, but against the rulers authorities.

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powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

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This gift allows believers to recognize these spiritual forces at work, whether in

individual lives or within the church or in the world.

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In scripture, we see the discerning of spirits in action multiple times.

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In Acts chapter 16 verses 16 to 18,

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Paul discerns that a slave girl, though speaking the truth, was possessed by a spirit of

divination.

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He cast out the spirit in the name of Jesus.

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John encourages believers to test the spirits to see whether they are from God,

underscoring the need for discernment in spiritual matters.

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The discerning of spirits may manifest in different ways.

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For some, may involve sensing an unclean spirit or the presence of demonic activity.

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Others may discern when someone is operating under the influence of the Holy Spirit or

merely their own human will.

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This gift helps believers differentiate between a couple different things.

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One is God's spirit.

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and recognizing the genuine work of the Holy Spirit in situations, teachings and actions.

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Number two is the demonic spirits and identifying deception, spiritual attacks or demonic

influence.

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And the third is the human spirit.

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And that is understanding when someone is operating from their own fleshly desires rather

than the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

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I have another video out that discusses the different voices you can hear in how to

discern them.

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Check out that video by clicking the link on the screen or finding it in the description.

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This gift, the discerning of spirits, is vital when dealing with false teaching, prophecy,

or any situation where the truth is at stake.

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In today's world where

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various ideologies, spiritual practices and teachings abound, the discerning of spirits

helps Christians stay rooted in biblical truth.

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The church benefits from the gift of discerning of spirits in many different ways.

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in three of those ways is protection from deception.

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The gift allows leaders to discern false doctrines or practices that contradict the

gospel.

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And in first Timothy chapter four, verse one, Paul warns of people departing from the

faith because of deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons highlighting the need for

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discernment.

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second way that churches can benefit or glean from this gift is deliverance ministry.

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In cases of demonic oppression or possession, those with the gift of discernment can

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accurately identify the presence of demonic forces and pray for deliverance.

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Strengthening the body When used properly, this gift helps maintain spiritual purity in

the church, keeping it aligned with God's truth and leading to healthy spiritual growth.

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The gift of discerning of spirits is a powerful tool for the body of Christ, helping

believers navigate the spiritual battles that surround them.

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helps Christians to protect the church from deception, encourage holiness, and walk

confidently in the truth of God's Word.

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This gift, like all spiritual gifts, is not given for the individual glory, but for the

building up of the church and the advancement of God's kingdom.

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