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5 Truth Tests for Discerning the Spirit – Part 2 (Repost)

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(This content was originally posted at thepalmerperspective.com.)

Last week I shared with you 2 of the 5 Truth Tests for Discerning the Spirit. Today I reveal one more truth test that will help you in understanding whether or not you are being led by God’s Spirit or something else.

  1. You give God the credit.

“Great job today.”

“Wonderful sermon.”

“You are just what this church needed.”

I just completed my first year of ministry at the Littleton Church of Christ so I still get compliments (But really, the Littleton Church is very encouraging and way more supportive than I deserve). I have found that I receive compliments best when I simply say “thank you” and then thank God in their presence for His gift of encouragement through His church.

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How the Holy Spirit Changes Your Story (Guest Post)

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Today’s guest post is from Brock Paulk. 

I’ve always thought I was short.

I was typically the shortest kid in my class throughout grade school. I was so short that eventually my mom started pointing out successful and well-adjusted, short adults just in case I was starting to panic.

In high school, my growth spurt finally hit and, by the time I finished high school, I had grown over a foot and reached the height I am today – which is about 5 feet 9.5 inches.

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