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Testing for acidity is an important function in many trades, as any engineer, scientist, doctor, chemist or gardener will tell you. In the Bible we are told to 'test the spirits,' to 'prove all things' whether they be good or evil, beneficial or harmful.

Anyone who watches nature films on TV will know that at every level of life there are predators and potential victims. Even the humblest creature, be it a worm, an insect or a gazelle, needs to be on constant guard if it wants to stay alive. Because lurking in the background, unseen and unheard are hungry predators waiting to pounce and devour. The Bible says:

How does Satan work? After all, none of us have ever seen him or heard him speak. Does Satan exist? And if so, where is he? How is it possible to wrestle with an enemy you cannot see or feel or hear? Who and where is this 'roaring lion' the Apostle Peter is writing about? We find the inspired answer throughout Scripture; but mainly in some Old Testament experiences involving pagan religions and false prophets. The Bible says:

The stunning thing about this whole drama is that the general public loves to feed on this spiritual broth of paganism and falsehood. Currently there are many thousands of Christian sects, cults and groups with a registered membership. Add to them the billions from the other faiths: Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, the Occult and New Age religions etc. and one is faced with a befuddling choice of faiths, all claiming to be the Truth! Some say: "Just believe what you think is best and do as you please. Select the faith that suits you best. They all lead to God anyway and what difference does it make. That's what many people think. However, only one way leads to YaHuWaH. YAHUSHUA the Messiah said "...I am the Way...". " The Bible says:

No doubt some will ask: "But why does YaHuWaH the Almighty allow falsehood to continue, such as that of the false apostle Paul, especially when it contains some truth? What is His divine objective? We find His answer in this Bible passage:

In short, YaHuWaH allows falsehood to exist in order to see whether or not we will wholeheartedly love Him and keep His commandments.

Religious authorities react to truth in a variety of ways.

• The FIRST reaction is to fight it. "Forget about the rights and wrongs involved, this teaching goes against the popular beliefs of the masses. So it cannot be right. Fight it! Stop it - immediately!"
• The SECOND is to silently ignore it. "Let's wait and see what happens. Let it run its course. Don't say anything. Don't make a decision - for or against. Just bide your time, be patient, be neutral, be quiet, then no one can blame you for being wrong." This is the easiest and most popular reaction to truth. It is the choice of the majority.
• The THIRD reaction is to study the Scriptures to see what YaHuWaH the Elohim of Israel says about it.

How we react to His truth determines how the Almighty reacts to us.

He does not sit back twiddling His thumbs doing nothing. He reacts to our actions. He blinds or gives more vision. He blesses or curses. He walks with you or He turns away! He always reacts to our actions. Fix that stunning and vital fact in your mind. Notice how He reacted to king Ahab's sins.

In the 'New' Testament we are told of how YaHuWaH reacts to people who, though knowing the marvels of Creation, refuse to accept the fact that the universe came into being by special creation, not Evolution.

The Bible says: YaHuWaH hands them over to a reprobate mind and VILE AFFECTIONS: homosexuality,   fornication, adultery, murder, pride and without natural affection. Believe it or not, that is exactly what our generation is being handed over to. Like king Ahab of old, this generation is charging headlong to its destruction!

In a desperate effort to be taken seriously by our 'couldn't-care-less society,' the Christian churches are now coming together in an 'Ecumenical Movement.' They are seeking world-wide unity! Alas, they are not uniting under the banner of Bible truth and righteousness, but under a hazy, watery constitution which allows everyone to believe what they want; so long as they 'love one another and keep the peace.' The Torah and doctrines by which the Bible Prophets and Apostles lived and died, are jettisoned in favor of smooth-sounding clichés which will eventually accommodate all the religions of the world! All will find repose under the so-called 'banner of love and peace!'
'But,' someone will say, 'isn't that a good thing? Shouldn't we be against bigotry? Shouldn't we unite under one banner? What does it matter if a few doctrines are jettisoned on the way and the Pope is accepted as the Head of the Christian Church?'

To be sure the stunning array of Church groups, now numbering several thousands, makes some form of unity seem desirable. But who does one unite or worship with? Which congregation or group should the sincere believer visit each Sabbath day? With so many false prophets and semi-pagan groups about, where can the true believer safely worship God? The Bible gives us a sure formula for detecting the difference between Truth and Error. I refer to this formula as the 'Scriptural Litmus Test.' The 'Scriptural Litmus Test' never fails. It will tell you in a flash whether a prophet is true or false and whether YaHuWaH is with a group or not. The 'Scriptural Litmus Test' is found in this passage:

In other words, apostate groups and false prophets can be identified by their aversion to YaHuWaH 's Torah. Paganism is easily recognized in their services: image and idol worship, rosaries, repetitive prayers and counterfeit Shabbat days! These are all borrowed from the heathen religions of the world. Apostates use Biblical truths to dress up pagan practices. They are like prostitutes who dress up and pose as faithful, married women.

If you want to speedily recognize and rid yourself of deception and falsehood, then you must use the 'Scriptural Litmus Test.' If you want to 'prove all things and hold fast to that which is good' then you have no other option but to heed this verse:

You must find the answers to these questions:

• What do these false prophets teach concerning the Torah of Elohim?
• What do they make of the Ten Commandments
• And especially the 4th commandment concerning the True Sabbath Day?
• Do they say it has been changed and replaced by Sunday?
• Do they claim that the Torah of YaHuWaH is obsolete?
• Do they mutter and chant like the pagans do? Do they say the same prayer dozens of times in a ceaseless, monotonous mumble?

These are questions you need to address before you risk loosing eternal life at the hands of religious charlatans. So be on your guard and do not dismiss this testimony as just another irrelevant article. YAHUSHUA the Messiah plainly taught that every religious teaching which did not come from His Father will be rooted up.

This means that the doctrines and practices in the Christian church which are not in line with Holy Writ are all scheduled for uprooting - by YaHuWaH ! It is a terrifying prospect if ever there was one; and every minister should take note. Burning the Scriptures or murdering the preachers who point out these facts will never demolish truth. That will only result in advertising the truth. History tells us that persecution never eradicates the facts; it only helps publish them. And now you know the facts. You know how to identify truth and error. You know about the Scriptural Litmus Test. Do not be slow to apply it.

May YaHuWaH the Elohim of Israel grant you wisdom to recognize and act upon the truth at this web site.