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Judges 11: Jephthah's vow - the Spirit being "upon" Jephthah means military enablement, not moral/ethical guidance; the Spirit did not sanction his vow or its fulfillment.

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 14) 00:38:20 – 00:39:20

Question about Jephthah's vow and the Spirit being upon him

Mike distinguishes OT Spirit-upon language (empowering for specific tasks like warfare) from NT Spirit-filling (ongoing guidance in life). The Spirit enabling Jephthah to fight does not sanctify the subsequent vow. The vow was a rash, disobedient act.

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