The Bible declares in Proverbs 29:25 that "the fear of man lays a snare." A snare is a hidden, camouflaged trap used by hunters to catch animals by their feet or necks. The moment the animal steps into it, the trap snaps shut, stripping away its freedom and leading to its destruction.

This comes from the Bible in Acts 5:29, where the Apostle Peter and the other apostles told the Jewish religious council (the Sanhedrin) that they would not stop preaching about Jesus. 

The "Sound Test" is a biblical method of discernment based on the concept that spiritual entities carry a distinct "vocal signature" or spiritual frequency. [Isaiah 8:19]

To tell the difference between God’s Spirit (the Holy Spirit) and a familiar or deceptive spirit, the Bible provides a clear set of spiritual diagnostic tools. 1 John 4:1 commands believers to "try [test] the spirits whether they are of God."

A familiar spirit is a supernatural entity, animal, or demon believed to act as a companion, assistant, or guide to a practitioner of magic, or to track and influence human family lines. Origin of the Name: The word familiar comes from the Latin familiaris, meaning "domestic" or "household servant," implying a close, personal relationship between the spirit and the practitioner. Definition: In the Hebrew Bible (translating terms like ʾôb), familiar spirits are viewed as spiritual forces, demonic imitations, or entities associated with mediums, necromancy, and forbidden divination. Scriptural Warnings: Passages such as Leviticus 19:31 and Deuteronomy 18:10–11 explicitly warn against turning to mediums, wizards, or those who consult familiar spirits.

Understanding Persecution and Testing

Religious institutions and leaders who are not sent by God will more than likely distort scripture by taking verses out of context, adding human traditions, or ignoring complete biblical themes to fit institutional, cultural, or financial agendas.

The foundational concept of mimicry and imitation originates linguistically from the Greek New Testament word mimeomai (μιμέομαι). This original Greek root is the literal origin of the English words "mime" and "mimic". Before the Greek word was used for positive discipleship, the Old Testament addressed mimicry as a societal danger—specifically warning against copying the secular or pagan cultures surrounding the Israelites.

Ready or not this is the reality of the world we live in today. Man arrested for speaking against Mohammad and Islam. Deception and Persecution: Scripture warns of false prophets, growing hatred, and religious persecution against believers (Matthew 24:9–11). The Lord told me not too long ago that there is a time coming where people will pray for death but death will not come. As I watch videos like this I ask myself are we entering those times? What say ye?