Which claim needs examination and which message is not from God?
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Given the abundance of claimants to prophethood and the varieties of sayings attributed to God, it is practically impossible to examine all of them, and the wise God does not expect His servants to spend their entire lives identifying His possible messages. The most logical method is for each person to examine the religion they encounter.
We explained earlier that no one is without religion, and each person's religion is exactly the foundation they choose for their life; but we must be careful that the method we have chosen under the influence of family, environment, or other factors is not in conflict with reason and morality. The approach and belief we have in the field of God's message is no exception to this rule.
Therefore, whenever we are exposed to teachings and messages that claim to be from God, we must test them with the touchstone of reason, and if they conflict with clear and common human values, we deny their attribution to God. Because we are certain that God never says anything illogical and does not command evil things.
But if we find the content of that message harmonious with what we have previously received in our heart and soul from God, we accept the word of truth from anyone. Now if by examining his words and conduct we gain confidence that he is God's messenger, we believe in him; otherwise, until we have sufficient evidence, we refrain from confirming or denying him.