There is a scripture in the bible that says that we should be subject to all authorities. Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgement on themselves.
Is this something that was changed or added to God’s word? How do we know whether this is from the Holy Spirit or from the mind of a man. There are some things that are different from what I remember. For instance there was a scripture, Isaiah 11:6 that said that the lion will lie down with the lamb and I have seen evidence of the scripture on older posters or writings on the scripture. Today, the the same scripture says that the wolf will lie down with the lamb. There was a change in the bible over time. How can this be?
People say that the word of God is infallible and that every word of God is true. But if the bible is being changed or manipulated, how do we trust the sources that have published these books. There is a spiritual battle. Perhaps the demonic realm is able to manipulate the words or are able to tamper with time, realities, or dimensions.
My personal view on this scripture Romans 13:1, my “gut” feeling, is that this scripture may possibly have been tampered with. I think the intention originally was to get the believers to understand that those that God gave authority to in respect to the gospel should be listened to and respected because they were anointed to preach the gospel and explain the laws of God to the people.
How can you tell if something is from God or not? How can we discern the truth over false statements, lies, half truths, truths out of context or in a different context than what is what is intended for?
First and foremost, you need to know the character of God. But, without spending time with God, you can’t know His true character. Now, if the bible is being manipulated by outside forces and they have not correctly published the true words of God, you won’t be able to know the Truth, the Life, and the Way, unless you spend time with Jesus. The more time you spend with Him the more you will know whether what you read in the bible, see in the news, hear in your heart, to be from God.
So, spend time with God, as much time as you can. Get to know His heart and you will be able to discern his voice. His sheep know his voice
Lord, I pray that your people will spend so much time with you that they will instantly know your voice. Your sheep should know your voice. In Jesus’ name I pray this, amen. Thank you, Lord Yeshua!