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   From: Robert@none.non   
      
   On Nov 12, 2023, James wrote   
   (in article<90i2li9fsf03ga8h1eaoscu3p5uea5vlct@4ax.com>):   
      
   > On Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:01:41 -0800, Robert  wrote:   
   >   
   > > On Nov 10, 2023, James wrote   
   > > (in article):   
   > >   
   > > > Thus the JW's did what most all other translators do, and translate   
   > > > IDEAS along with the Greek word. Isn't that the whole purpose of   
   > > > translations?   
   > >   
   > > Nope, that is what corrupts. It is best left up to the Holy Spirit to lead   
   > > us into all truth.   
   >   
   > That's good if that is really what you have. But we are told to TEST   
   > the spirit to see if it really is from God or not:   
      
   And just how do you test the Holy Spirit of God?   
      
   But then the scripture says to "Test the spirits" contrary to what you are   
   told.   
      
   So again, who do you believe? God or the JW org?   
      
   >   
   >   
   > - New King James   
   > 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the   
   > spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have   
   > gone out into the world.   
   >   
   > Those "false prophets" also include Satan and his demons who have   
   > "gone out into the world."   
   >   
   > Sincerely James,   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)