21 Thou seest then that the smallest things from above falling on the earth have great power. So likewise the divine Spirit coming from above is powerful. This Spirit therefore trust, but from the other hold aloof." (HER)
Mandates 43:21
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Mandates 43:16–18
16 I have given thee the life of both kinds of prophets. Therefore test, by his life and his works, the man who says that he is moved by the Spirit. (HER) 17 But do thou trust the Spirit that cometh from God, and hath power; but in the earthly and empty spirit put no trus… (HER)
Mandates 39:9–11
9 Therefore despise doubtful-mindedness and gain the mastery over it in everything, clothing thyself with faith which is strong and powerful. For faith promiseth all things, accomplisheth all things; but doubtful-mindedness, as having no confidence in itself, f… (HER)
Mandates 43:9–11
9 When then the man who hath the divine Spirit cometh into an assembly of righteous men, who have faith in a divine Spirit, and intercession is made to God by the gathering of those men, then the angel of the prophetic spirit, who is attached to him, filleth th… (HER)
Mandates 43:4–6
4 So many therefore as are strong in the faith of the Lord, clothed with the truth, cleave not to such spirits, but hold aloof from them; but as many as are doubters and frequently change their minds, practice soothsaying like the Gentiles, and bring upon thems… (HER)
2 Esdras 4:20–22
20 Then answered he me, and said, “You have given a right judgment. Why don’t you judge your own case? (WEB) 21 For just as the ground is given to the wood, and the sea to its waves, even so those who dwell upon the earth may understand nothing but what is upon the earth.… (WEB)
Mandates 36:5–7
5 "How I shall discern him, Sir," I reply, "I know not." Listen," saith he. "When a fit of angry temper or bitterness comes upon thee, know that he is in thee. Then the desire of much business and the costliness of many viands and drinking bouts and of many dru… (HER)
Testament of Benjamin 1:15–17
15 How many men wished to slay him, and God shielded him! (T12) 16 For he that feareth God and loveth his neighbour cannot be smitten by the spirit of Beliar, being shielded by the fear of God. (T12) 17 Nor can he be ruled over by the device of men or beasts, for he is helped by th… (T12)
Testament of Judah 3:45–47
45 And the prince of deceit blinded me, and I sinned as a man and as flesh, being corrupted through sins; and I learnt my own weakness while thinking myself invincible. (T12) 46 Know, therefore, my children, that two spirits wait upon man-the spirit of truth and the spiri… (T12)
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