1 Ths. 5:21 π 2 Tim. 4:2 π 1 Jn. 4:1
A "doubt" generally first pierces the mind either
1) from truth pointed out by others, or
2) arises from some flaw in the experience which arrests the attention of the believer.
In the case of some supernatural manifestation, for instance, which bore the appearance of being Divine, there was some slight contradiction which perplexed the soul. And as no contradictions can possibly occur in any of the workings of the Spirit of God, Who is the Spirit of Truth, one single contradiction is sufficient to reveal a lying spirit at work. This axiom must not be ignored. For instance, a believer declares, under supernatural "power" - assumed to be divine - concerning one who is ill, that God purposes the restoration of that one, yet the sick one dies. This is a "contradiction" which should be fully examined, and not put aside as among things "not to be understood"; for the supernatural element in the declaration could not be of the Spirit of God, Who cannot depart from truth in His revelation of the Will of God.
To "prove the spirits" ( 1 Jn. 4:1 ), so as to discern between the "Spirit of Truth" and the "spirit of error" is a clear command to the children of God, as well as to "prove all things," and hold fast that which is "good" ( 1 Ths. 5:21 ); bring "to the proof...with all longsuffering." ( 2 Tim. 4:2 , R.V. m.; top) To question until all things have stood the test of full examination is the safest course, and is far removed from the doubting of God Himself, in His faithfulness and love, the only doubt which is sin.
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