Deuteronomy 13:3
Then give no attention to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God is testing you, to see if all the love of your heart and soul is given to him.
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Deuteronomy 6:5And the Lord your God is to be loved with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Deuteronomy 8:16Who gave you manna for your food in the waste land, a food which your fathers had never seen; so that your pride might be broken and your hearts tested for your good in the end;
1 Kings 13:19So he went back with him, and had a meal in his house and a drink of water.
Psalms 81:7\81:6\I took the weight from his back; his hands were made free from the baskets.
Matthew 24:24For there will come up false Christs, and false prophets, who will do great signs and wonders; so that if possible even the saints might be tricked.
1 Corinthians 11:19For divisions are necessary among you, in order that those who have God's approval may be clearly seen among you.
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 13:2-6
Cautions Against Idolatry. ( b. c. 1451.) 1 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, 2 And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; 3 Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. 4 Ye shall walk… Read the whole commentary →