Christian explores the spiritual gift of discerning of spirits, emphasizing its importance for believers in distinguishing between divine, demonic, and human influences. He discusses the manifestations of this gift, its biblical basis, and its critical role in protecting the church from deception and false teachings. The conversation highlights how this gift can aid in deliverance ministry and strengthen the body of Christ, ultimately serving the advancement of God's kingdom.

Takeaways

• It enables believers to perceive and distinguish between different types of spirits.

• Discerning spirits is not merely human intuition but a divine ability.

• Believers can recognize spiritual forces at work in various situations.

• It is vital for addressing false teachings and maintaining biblical truth.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Discerning of Spirits

00:54 Understanding the Gift of Discernment

03:12 Manifestations and Importance of Discernment

05:03 Benefits of Discerning of Spirits for the Church

KEYWORDS:

discerning of spirits, spiritual gifts, Christian faith, spiritual discernment, protection from deception, Holy Spirit, church teachings, spiritual clarity, false teachings, deliverance ministry

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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My name is Christian and I've been a Christian for most of my life, dedicating myself to

not only studying the Bible, but truly living it out.

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sharing the love of Christ with the world.

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others experience His truth.

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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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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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