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How do we know true ministers of God?

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True ministers of God exhibit humility, teach according to Scripture, and confess the true nature of Christ.

To identify genuine ministers of God, one can apply a three-fold test: the test of character, the test of the Word, and the test of Christ. First, true servants of God are characterized by humility and do not exhibit arrogance or greed (1 Timothy 6:7-10). They recognize their role as vessels of God's grace rather than seeking personal glory. Second, they must align their teachings with the Scriptures, as noted in Isaiah 8:20, which states that teachings must adhere to God's Word and not stray into tradition or human invention. Lastly, true ministers will faithfully confess the full person and work of Jesus Christ, as described in 1 John 4:2, which serves as a critical test of orthodoxy. These criteria help to discern whether someone is a genuine spokesperson for God.
Scripture References: 1 Timothy 6:7-10, Isaiah 8:20, 1 John 4:2

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