TEST OF DISCERNMENT
"I know My sheep and My sheep know me," John 10:14
The Shepherd's Voice
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Exalts God and reveals His character.
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Lines up with scripture. God’s voice and His word are always in total agreement.
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Edifies the believer. Refines believers heart and draws her closer to the Lord.
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Is smarter than me/bigger than me. (God’s perspective)
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Will be confirmed by Godly counsel.What does my Christian community say?
My Voice
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Exalts self and exposes my flesh
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Neglects the value and necessity of the word of God and His truth. Wrongly interprets Scripture.
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Draws believer more into pride, selfishness and desires of the flesh
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Is limited / earthly perspective
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Trusts self rather than others who may be farther along on their faith journey.
The Enemy’s Voice
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Distorts character / identity of God
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Distorts, lies, misuses, malign, casts doubt and contradicts the word of God
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Draws believer away from the Lord and into the world of sin and temptation
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Sinful / evil perspective
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Will always lie about myself/others and situation. Will always claim there are no consequences for sin