SOUL TRAIN: Recognition Junction: How Do I Recognize God's Voice?
SOUL TRAIN: THE POWER OF LIVING ON GOD’S TRACK
Recognition Junction: How Do I Recognize God’s Voice?
August 15, 2021
Proverbs 14:12 - There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
1 John 4:1 - Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Matthew 16:15-24
John 7:17 - If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.
Six Ways to Test an Impression
1. Does it agree with the
Luke 21:33 – “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”
Proverbs 12:19 - Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Galatians 1:8 - But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned!
2. Does it make me more like
Philippians 2:5 - Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus…
2 Corinthians 10:5 - We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
James 3:14-17 - But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
3. Does my church
Ephesians 3:10-11 - His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Proverbs 11:9, 14 - With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape. …14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.
4. Is it consistent with how God has
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Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Romans 12:6 - We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
5. Is it
Romans 8:1 - Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ
Revelation 3:19 - “Those whom I dearly and tenderly love, I tell their faults and convict and discipline. So be earnest and repent (changing your mind and attitude).” (Amp)
Exposes what’s wrong VS. Attacks your value
“This needs to change” VS. “You’re worthless.”
Revelation 12:10 - “Satan is the accuser of believers.”
6. Do I sense God’s
1 Corinthians 14:33 - For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.
Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.