“The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” —John 10:3-5 NIV
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. —1 John 4:1 NIV
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end, it leads to death. —Proverbs 14:12 NIV
Does it line up with
Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?” “Haven’t you read,” he replied. —Matthew 19:3-4a NIV
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. —Luke 21:33 NIV
Will it make me more
This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. —1 John 4:2-3 NIV
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. —Philippians 2:5 NIV
We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. —2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
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. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. —James 3:17-18 NIV
Does
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. —Proverbs 12:15 NIV
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. —Proverbs 19:20-21 NIV
Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers. —Proverbs 24:6 NIV
Do I have
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. —John 10:4 NIV
But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice. —John 10:5 NIV
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. —John 10:27 NIV
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