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1 John 4:1-5
Their message appeals to human nature, not to divine nature. The divine nature will recognize it for what it is and reject it! But human nature accepts it. To human nature—to the carnality within us—it looks logical and right, like something we can apply and use as a part of our personality and character.
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Wisdom of Men and FaithRelated Topics: Divine Nature | Human Nature | Human Nature, Perversity of | Human Reason | Test all Things | Test the Spirits | Testing All Things | Testing the Spirits
1 John 4:4-6
Most of this world's holidays are based on fables, myths, and lies, while the Christian is commanded to worship God "in spirit and in truth." A true Christian does not lie and does not associate with lies, but seeks after truth in all aspects of life. If we live with a little lie now, then it is much easier to live with a worse lie later. God is emphatic on this point: A liar will not enter the Kingdom of God (Revelation 21:7-8).
Martin G. Collins
Pagan HolidaysOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing 1 John 4:4:
1 Corinthians 10:13
Jude 1:15-19
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