“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works<\/em>” (II Corinthians 11:13-15).<\/p>\n“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<\/em>” (I John 4:1).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Question: Hello, I know that many people have asked you before about\u00a0blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, thinking that they have committed it, \u00a0but I would like to because I think that my situation is quite serious. 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