How do you know?

Question

How do you know that you're reading the word of God and not the word of Lucifer?

I'm a theological noncognitivist...

This is just a question to those who believe.

...Catcher in the Rye was a good book...

This belongs in the Myth section, my bad

Answer 1

I Know....I am reading a book....Thats it....No God...No Lucifer...Just a book. I also like The Catcher in the Rye.

Answer 2

Because God's word is more than a bunch of letters written in a book but a relationship with him. As a Christian, his Spirit confirms his word and his word confirms his Spirit. That is how I know that what I am reading is the Word of God and not a book written by Lucifer. Thank you and God Bless.

Answer 3

A simple answer could be that the Bible contains a verse that says something to the effect of being the inspired Word of God. Lucifer is so vain and proud that he would never give God the credit or glory.
Blessings.

Answer 4

When we read we gain knowledge and we learned how to differentiate from good and bad. The ultimate motives/intention when we read about religion is to gain wisdom and share with others.

Don't be too bordered about is GOD words or the writer's words, it doesn't matter. Important is we gain knowledge and move on to be a better person.

Answer 5

Although the Bible is made up of sixty-six books, it has one main subject. Christ is the grand theme of Scripture. The Old Testament contains many predictions, or prophecies, concerning Christ. The New Testament tells of His coming as a redeemer. Christ is concealed in the Old Testament and revealed in the New Testament. The Bible also tells of Jesus' death, burial, resurrection and ascension back to heaven. It concludes by revealing the next events to take place on planet earth. Jesus Christ will reign on earth for 1000 years. Then, there will be a final judgement called “The Great White Throne Judgement.” Lastly, a “new heaven and a new earth” will be established. The Bible gives us the plan of the ages from creation to a new creation. Revelation 21 and 22.
This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be saved, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of Hell disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It will reward the greatest labor, and condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents. It is the Book of Books-God's Book-the revelation of God to man."

Answer 6

By Lucifer's reaction to the word of God - undiluted, unrestrainable and implacable hatred.

Answer 7

I am reading a history textbook right now, by Alan Brinkley. I don't believe he is either.

Answer 8

Because lucifer is a figment of the imagination, so how can he or she own a book?

Answer 9

I don't believe in Lucifer. So that pretty much excludes that possibility for me.

Answer 10

because the words appeal to the essence deep inside you that makes you who you are - they are there to guide you towards that which you already know but haven't yet formed in your mind.

if you believe in them without that conviction, it is blind faith