Emphasis Preaching Journal
As children, most of us...
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As children, most of us were introduced to science through a number of elementary laboratory tests. One is the litmus test, developed to measure the true acidic or alkaline contents of a liquid. So popular is this test that attempts to figure the value of anything is often called applying the litmus test to it.
John's affectionate letter calls for testing. We are to test the spirits to see who it is that prompts us to act as we do. Is the Spirit of Christ informing our motives, desires and actions? Or is it something else? We are often conflicted in this regard.
John's affectionate letter calls for testing. We are to test the spirits to see who it is that prompts us to act as we do. Is the Spirit of Christ informing our motives, desires and actions? Or is it something else? We are often conflicted in this regard.
