TEST ALL THINGS

 

21 Test all things

 

1.        To test all things according to the Bible, Compare teachings with Scripture (Acts 17:11). Demonstrate the ideal attitude of discernment.  Through diligent examination and comparison, discern truth from error and avoid being led astray.  Testing all teachings is not an act of skepticism, but a commitment to truth.

2.        All things must point to Jesus Christ.  The Holy Spirit will always point to Jesus.

3.         They must say that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, He was virgin born, is God and man.   He is our Healer, Baptizer in the Holy Spirit and Soon Coming King.

4.        Must maintain that the Bible is literal, infallible and without error.

5.        Study to show yourself approved of God who rightly discerns the Bible.

 

Hold on to what is good.

 

1.        encourages believers to cling to what is good12345. It means to be diligent, take a firm grasp of that which is good, and embrace it with conviction and perseverance.

2.        The phrase “hold fast” implies gripping something firmly so that it is not lost or taken away. It is a determined, unwavering commitment.

3.        In Greek, the word for “hold fast” is katechō), meaning to seize, retain, or keep possession of something firmly.

4.        Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)  “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”   Meaning: Christians must cling to their faith with perseverance.

5.        Revelation 2:25 (NKJV) “But hold fast what you have till I come.”  Meaning: Jesus commands believers to remain steadfast until His return.

6.        1 Corinthians 15:2 (NKJV)  “By which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.”  Meaning: True faith requires continuing in God’s truth rather than abandoning it.

7.        Why “Holding Fast” Is Important.  The world constantly tempts believers to compromise.

False teachings and deception can lead people away from truth.  Holding fast to what is good protects against sin and error.

 

22  Reject every kind of evil.

 

1.        Rejecting evil is a fundamental tenet in Christian theology, emphasizing the believer's commitment to turn away from sin and align with God's righteousness1. Followers of Christ are called to discern and shun evil in all its forms1. The Bible urges believers to hate what is evil and cling to what is good2

2.        In the original language, the word translated as “abhor” means “to find repugnant, hate, loathe, dislike, and have a horror of.”

3.        Flee from evil.  Do not entertain to even look at it.  You are the temple of the Holy Spirit.  What has light had to do with darkness.  The word is the cleansing agent against the toxicity, stain, contamination, pollution of the world.  Use it everyday along with prayer.