Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 NIV)
Every good thing comes from God. A blessing means happiness. Curse brings troubles. So test everything if it is a blessing or a curse. If it will give you troubles, do not do it. Avoid and do not get near it. Do not sit with the sinners for you will be tempted to commit sin. Have fellowship with the saints and you will be holy. What are the tests you can do to check if what you think, say, and do are good?
1. Is it true?
2. Is it honest?
3. Is it just?
4. Is it pure?
5. Is it lovely?
6. Is it of good report?
7. Is it of a Christian virtue of faith, hope and love?
8. Is it praise-worthy?
These are the eight tests you can use to live a blessed life and to stay out of trouble.
