Gifted BUT Unsanctified
Can someone operate in real spiritual power and still be in rebellion against God? We’re exploring the uncomfortable truth about powerful, yet morally compromised, figures in the Bible and the modern charismatic movement.
Transcript Summary
In this episode of Remnant Radio, Joshua Lewis and Michael Miller delve into the complex topic of spiritual gifts and their relationship to salvation and sanctification. They examine biblical examples of individuals who were empowered by the Spirit despite moral failings, such as Samson and the Corinthian church, and those who demonstrated gifts without professing faith, like Balaam and Judas.
The hosts emphasize that spiritual gifts do not equate to God’s approval or holiness and that character is ultimately more important than gifting. They advise listeners to exercise discernment when evaluating those who claim to operate in the supernatural, testing their words and actions against Scripture.
The conversation explores the tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility, acknowledging the possibility that God may use even unsaved individuals to accomplish His purposes. The episode concludes with a call to humility and a reminder that the aim of spiritual gifts is to glorify God and point others to Christ, not to elevate individuals or excuse sin.
