Any word that contradicts the teaching of the Bible is not from God, while any word that is positively supported by Scripture is more likely to be from God. Trial and Error Deuteronomy 18:22 says, “If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the LORD does not take place or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously.” This means any word claimed to be from the Holy Spirit should be substantially borne out by circumstances, even if sometimes we get