WARNING: Test the Spirits — The One Rule for Spiritual Safety | 1 John 4:1 — Dec 16, 2025

Not every spirit is from God—Scripture gives us one rule that keeps us safe.🕊️ Grow Closer to God with Our Journals• The Daily Devotional Bible Study Journal: https://amzn.to/3Ln4yB7• The Daily Devotional Prayer Journal: https://amzn.to/4oULiJnIn today’s devotional, we explore 1 John 4:1 and the biblical command to test the spirits.God calls us to be spiritually alert—not fearful, but discerning—so that we can recognize what comes from Him and what does not.You’ll learn:• Why deception often appears harmless• The #1 test for determining spiritual truth• Why denying the divinity of Jesus is a major red flag• How the Holy Spirit often warns us before we understand why• Why walking away is sometimes the wisest—and safest—choiceTesting the spirits is not optional.It is essential to following Jesus with clarity, wisdom, and spiritual protection.📖 Scripture: 1 John 4:1 (NIV)💌 Get these devotionals in your inbox each morning:https://mailchi.mp/dailydevotionalministries/subscribe💗 Support this ministry:https://bit.ly/ddmpartners👕 Shop Faith-Based Apparel & Gifts:https://dailydevotionalstore.com/🎙 More from DQ Clarke:http://bit.ly/3HoFlEBPurchases through applicable Amazon links help support Daily Devotional Ministries at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!