Knowing Truth from Error

In this powerful exploration of 1 John 4:1-6, we're confronted with an urgent call to spiritual discernment in an age of unprecedented deception. The message centers on a critical question: How do we distinguish between the spirit of truth and the spirit of error when both can sound convincing? The answer lies in testing every spiritual message against one non-negotiable standard—the confession that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, died for our sins, and rose again. This isn't about being suspicious or judgmental; it's about being spiritually alert. We live in a time when spiritual language floods our social media feeds, when motivational messages mix biblical quotes with worldly wisdom, and when even church platforms can promote messages that tickle our ears rather than transform our hearts. The antichrist spirit doesn't always announce itself with obvious evil—it often wears the mask of light, speaking of love without repentance, grace without holiness, and community without conviction. But here's the liberating truth: greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. We don't fight for victory; we stand in it. When we walk in obedience to God's Word, discernment flows naturally because the Holy Spirit within us recognizes truth and exposes error. This message challenges us to move beyond blind acceptance of every viral sermon or trending Christian artist, calling us instead to become students of Scripture who can rightly divide the word of truth. The stakes couldn't be higher—our spiritual survival in these last days depends on our ability to know truth from error.