1 Thessalonians 5:20
1 Thessalonians 5:20
Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
There is much debate in the Christian world today, especially on the topic of spiritual gifts such as prophecy and speaking in tongues. However, many people seem to fall on one of two extremes when it comes to these topics. Either they believe that we should have nothing to do with these gifts or that we should just indulge in them and believe in all that comes from them. However, neither of these is the view that the Bible takes. As these verses say, we should not despise prophesying. However, we should prove all things and hold fast to what is good. This simply means that we should not fight against prophecy as a whole, but we should hold prophecy up to the truth that is in Scripture and test it so that we can prove it to be true or false. Above all, we should hold fast to what is good, and God will lead us in the right direction. When we truly hold fast to the truth that God has given us, seeking His guidance every step of the way, we cannot go wrong.
Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Proverbs 16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
Luke 1:78
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.