No peace in Deception

1 John 4:1 "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." Romans 8:6 "For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace," Please look at the disturbing and powerful video. Does this look like 'the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace? Is that what is being exhibited in what your seeing here? Warning: This is a very scary and disturbing video to watch, but it is here to serve as a warning to Christians of how far and dangerous the progression of these manifestations can become. It sounds and looks more like the torment of Hell Fire then the blessing of God. The fruit of these manifestations should be tested in the light of the Scriptures. Ephesians 5:11-17

"Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this reason it says, "Awake sleeper, and arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Therefore be careful how yuo walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is."

The revival in Lakeland, Florida that is currently on-going, is exhibiting these same manifestations in their services and among those who promote the revival and it's activities and teachingds. This must be tested in the light of Scripture.

Many Churches around the country are embracing these spiritually dangerous and deceptive teachings and attending meetings and conferences that promote these activities, and many are watching the revival with the blessing of Pastors from church facilities and on the internet in their homes.

This video makes a good point in comparing what the Bible says with what the revival and Todd Bentley and those who are supporting the revival are promoting. Christians need to heed these warnings from scripture to test everything, hold fast to that which is good, and test the spirits. 1 Thess 5:21,22 and 1 John 4:1.

2 Thess 2:10-12

"And with all deceivableness of righteousness in them that parish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

1 Tim 4:1,2

"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils, speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

(Note: This post was originally posted on July 3, 2008 )