Testing the Spirits
Richard Newton Sherrer 1951 (Easton)
Do not believe every spirit,
But test the spirits that you see;
If they are true and accurate,
Or one that Satan does decree.
Many false prophets have gone out,
Claims to come in the flesh from God;
But their confession sheds some doubt,
That they are possibly a fraud.
Some confess not Jesus is Lord,
Rather is from the antichrist;
The commandments they have ignored,
Being immorally enticed.
The antichrist in short is here,
Wreaks havoc and chaos worldwide;
Dispersing anxiety and fear,
And causing nations to divide.
You are from God and subdued them.
For He is greater and in you;
Allowing the Lord to condemn,
Those on the dark side that pursue.
They are from the world that will speak,
The world is naïve and listens;
For the earthly pleasures to seek,
Because iniquity glistens.
Those who know God listen to us,
Whoever does not will ignore;
The Spirit of truth is just,
The one of error we deplore.
Copyright © 2024 Richard Newton Sherrer
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The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error 1 John 4:1-6
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Written on January 23, 2024
Submitted by richardnsherrer on January 22, 2024
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
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Words | 203 |
Stanzas | 8 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1 |
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