The acid test of faith is not clever words but good fruit. Learn how Jesus teaches us to recognize truth and seek God’s glory, not our own. Often we question the authenticity and sincerity of someone who claims to represent Christ. Rightly so! After all, not every voice that speaks about God truly speaks for God. Thankfully, Jesus gave us a simple and reliable way to tell the difference. Even better, that same test reaches past the pulpit and gently into our own hearts.
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Seek God’s Glory: Jesus’ Acid Test for Genuine Faith
Discover how to seek God’s glory and discern true faith through Jesus’ acid test for recognizing false teachings. Long ago, gold buyers used a simple tool to tell real gold from a fake. They applied a drop of acid. Cheap metal would fizz and change color, but genuine gold stayed bright. That is where we get the phrase “the acid test.” Jesus gave us an acid test too. In fact, He gave it in two parts. First, notice whose glory a person is seeking. Then look closely at the fruit his life produces. Today, let’s apply that test not only to the voices around us, but also to our own hearts.