Just wondering...

[cma]

On 5/1/2025 at 2:10 AM, timf said:

There are several possibilities. This first may be that spiritual gifts has ceased in the present time. Hebrews speaks of them as a "taste" of the power of the age to come. Hebrews also speaks of discernment as something that has to be "exercised" and associated with maturity.

Most churches are denominational. They present their doctrine as correct, complete, and final. These would not welcome anyone who would suggest the need for any change or suggestion of any error.

Part of discernment would be to know when sharing an observation would be helpful or not. Most people (Christians included) feel complete and in no need of any change. They are not seeking answers and often resent questions.

The bible says that those who wish to live godly will suffer persecution. The Greek word for persecution means to be put to flight. If the mere presence of someone trying to live godly is so offensive to others, imagine what the reaction would be to being told something godly.

If you have discernment, even if it is not a supernatural gift, you may keep exercising it, but spare yourself the expectation that you will find a church or others waiting for you to share it.

Here is a free pdf booklet touching on some to the deceptions Satan has filled the world with. It can be helpful for those just starting to sharpen their own discernment called, "Everything You Know is Wrong.

https://christianpioneer.com/ebooks/etwrong 15.pdf

The world (particularly the church) can benefit from drawing closer to truth (Jesus who is truth). I would exhort you to continue to exercise discernment as well as to encourage others, but understand that you may not often find others responsive.

Thanks for your input. Since writing the first post I have been thinking the same. I am thinking maybe it’s better to just not talk about the discernment. Especially at church. I agree and you’re right I should ask if sharing an observation will be helpful or not. 
 

[Duck22]

1 hour ago, cma said:

I’m not sure what you are asking…yes, I have the Holy Spirit, I am a Christian, it is a gift of the Holy Spirit.

Just don't give out personal information.  Talking about holy Spirit is perfectly fine.  Yes, I have  holy Spirit.  I have gift of wisdom and understanding.   Im confident you also have Holy Spirit.  Some people resist holy Spirit and leads to negative consequences.

Acts 7:51.   Ephesians 4:30.  What follows is anger, slander, bitterness and hate. Friend,  it leads to spiritual darkness. This group is under influence of devil.   Its result is internal defeat. 

Im not talking about you. Just practice spiritual discernment and  Christian gets More experience.  We're both of body of Christ.   I know you have holy Spirit.    Peace.  

[Starise]

7 hours ago, cma said:

Thanks for your input. 

I want encourage you. In our giftings we have freedom as long as we use them in the right ways. Like any format such as this there will likely be varied responses. If the Spirit is leading you to do or say something then nothing else matters. Just make sure it’s the Spirit.

Hanging out with unbelievers can wear a person down. It vexed Lot. Basically means they irritated and annoyed him. We need to reach them, but get our power and approval elsewhere. No better place to build one another up than with other sincere dedicated believers. The introverted feelers are often misunderstood everywhere. Even so, I think if you pray, the Lord will help you to navigate this.

 

[Live2believe]

10 hours ago, cma said:

Well, I feel maybe I shared too much. Maybe these forums are not the best place to over share about that. I don’t wanna sound like I’m spilling so much information out just in hopes I might meet someone the same. Probably not the best idea. I don’t wanna share just for the sake of sharing. I wanted to meet someone with the same gift. That’s all. 

I think that different people can understand discerning spirits differently. Personally, I discern the spirits but I don't know what exactly you mean. Therefore I asked if you could give one-two examples of how you discern the spirits. This may help you to meet someone with the same gift.

[cma]

6 hours ago, Starise said:

I want encourage you. In our giftings we have freedom as long as we use them in the right ways. Like any format such as this there will likely be varied responses. If the Spirit is leading you to do or say something then nothing else matters. Just make sure it’s the Spirit.

Hanging out with unbelievers can wear a person down. It vexed Lot. Basically means they irritated and annoyed him. We need to reach them, but get our power and approval elsewhere. No better place to build one another up than with other sincere dedicated believers. The introverted feelers are often misunderstood everywhere. Even so, I think if you pray, the Lord will help you to navigate this.

 

Thank you. 

[cma]

3 hours ago, Live2believe said:

I think that different people can understand discerning spirits differently. Personally, I discern the spirits but I don't know what exactly you mean. Therefore I asked if you could give one-two examples of how you discern the spirits. This may help you to meet someone with the same gift.

I wouldn't be comfortable sharing that on a thread. I think I'll just continue to get to know people on the forums. Thanks for responding.