If something does not sit right in your spirit or align biblically — especially in a time marked by deception, spiritual confusion, and subtle shifts away from truth — do not ignore it.

The Holy Spirit gives discernment for a reason. Scripture says, “Test all things; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21).

Red flags are not decorations; they are warnings.

You do not owe explanations to strangers. You owe obedience to God. Pray for people, bless them, and then do what protects your peace, your calling, and your walk with the Lord.

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23).

This does not mean we hate, condemn, or judge with a harsh spirit. It simply means we do not collect red flags — we may respond to them, but not react.

Parting ways quietly and amicably, even without lengthy explanations, is acceptable. Jesus Himself often withdrew from crowds without notice (Luke 5:16). Peace is not selfish; it is stewardship.

I have lived long enough to know that I (we) must follow the discerning intuition and prompting of the Holy Spirit above the impulses of my own heart. Why?

“The heart is deceitful above all things” (Jeremiah 17:9). The Spirit leads us to truth; meanwhile the heart alone can lead into trouble.

Even an over‑loving heart can lead to danger when it is placed in the presence of the wrong people — jealous, self‑ambitious, and driven not by Christ, but by their own agendas.

The religious naysayers.

These are the ones who operate with a shifty, calculated nature, often influenced by the Leviathan and Jezebel spirits.

Their goal is to twist narratives, manipulate perception, and convince others — even the public — that you (we) in Cheist are who they are.

This is the ancient serpent strategy of the antichrist spirit: to mimic righteousness while hiding deception.

Jesus said of our enemy, “He was a murderer from the beginning… for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44).

That same lying filthy spirit still works today, even in some of our family members and the brick and mortar leading, (they’re not true prophets and shepherds) but pretending to be holy, humble, or noble, while sowing confusion, accusation, and division among the brethren.

This is why discernment is not optional.

This is why guarding your heart is not weakness — it is wisdom. And this why I am adamant in teaching you that the Holy Spirit’s discerning intuition must be accepted to outrank human emotion every single time.

The enemy loves to prey on the overly kind, the overly trusting, (I learned the hard way) many times, it’s not about being overly forgiving — but letting people like that in our life or space.

I can spot it pretty quickly now. Jesus trained me through the hardship to see clearly, and those who assume everyone has the same heart they do would be dead wrong.

But the good news is the Living Word warns us plainly: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 7:21).

Meanwhile, many of the most devious people use the language of faith and ‘god’ while serving the motives in and of darkness.

So yes — even a generous heart must be guarded. Even a loving heart has to be discerning—even a deeply compassionate heart must learn to know when to walk away.
To shut that door…

Because love without discernment becomes a trap. But love with discernment becomes God’s protection.

Here is a truth I had to learn to grow out of in Christ, and so must you: naivety or even brokenness from being treated poorly and unfairly, even viciously for so long by many people can disguise itself as kindness.

But a heart and life that have gone through the wilderness and fire in Christ are stern but wise, and learn to walk in genuine, discerning kindness—not overly nice, people-pleasing behavior.

So be patient with yourself, but guard that heart. Okay?

A soft heart without discernment becomes a doorway for unnecessary pain. And many, including myself have been wounded in the name of “brotherly love,” simply because we ignored the red flags, we brushed aside what the Holy Spirit was showing us.

Listen….not every smiling face carries a pure motive. “Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16).

In closing, remember that this kind of damage can be avoided by choosing what is spiritually healthy, wise, and aligned with Adonai’s lead — not what looks polite or people‑pleasing.

The path of a good man or woman is ordered by the LORD.

And personally, I work hard to put the word of God into practice in my life not to harbor hard feelings toward anyone who did great harm to me.

They will eventually be accountable to Adonai for their sins — intentionally or not — unless they repent.

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:10).

And anyone who made false accusations, gave false testimony, or dragged me or you through systems of chaos and confusion when we did not deserve it — God will catch up to them.

I do not go back and forth with people like that, and neither should you. Why?

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still” (Exodus 14:14).

I pray for anyone who made themselves an enemy simply because they could not handle the truth of what they did to me or my husband, children, the Church, or the nation.

Even when their own demons behave as though I wronged them for refusing to let them walk all over me, my husband, or my children. But Scripture says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20).

When people are guilty, they often project.

Don’t show contempt — only discernment.

Meanwhile

“Do not cast your pearls before swine” (Matthew 7:6). Instead walk away, (dust off your feet).

Hold the boundary line.

Jesus Himself walked away from hostile people many times (John 8:59). Distance is not hatred; it is wisdom.

I had to learn this the right in the wilderness so I could teach you the same in Christ.

Praise God for our suffering, because “suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope” (Romans 5:3–4).

May God bless us all with clarity, wisdom, and truth in the inward parts.

Much love and truth,
Sister Christine 🛡️

Christine Brejcha-Beach ©️