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"I only listen to God directly and not to any man"
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Ephesians 6:1 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right."
Colossians 3:20 "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord."
Ephesians 6:5 "Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;"
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Luke 2:51 "And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart."
Matthew 23:2 "Saying,
2Chronicles 20:20 "And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall you be established; believe his prophets, so shall you prosper."
Luke 16:29 "
Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"
"I fear I will make mistakes and be deceived"
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Psalm 26:3 For your lovingkindness is before my eyes: and I have walked in your truth.
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way.
Matthew 5:6
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
The anointing (grace of God) makes things easy. It makes access to genuine guidance easy when acknowledged and believed.
Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
God will guide me to protect His Holy name.
Psalm 5:8 "Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before my face."
God's leadings in my life are part of His righteousness and judgment upon my enemies.
Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart plans his way: but the LORD directs his steps.
In the end it will be apparent that God directed all my steps because the heart of a righteous man is filled with God's directions.
John 8:12 "Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying,
Because I have eternal life I have the eternal light that guides. Eternal life in me guides me.
John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Walking in faith is the source of genuine guidance. I must get rid of my fear and walk in faith that God will guide me.
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
"I am afraid of making mistakes and being deceived"
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Psalm 26:3 For your lovingkindness is before my eyes: and I have walked in your truth.
The real mistake is to lose focus on the lovingkindness of God and the real deception is the disregard of the lovingkindness of God. God's love restrains me from walking in error.
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
It is the nature of God to lead me in the right path.
Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
God will not only lead me but will also strengthen me to know His leadings and walk in them.
Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way.
A good man is a person who pleases God and he does this by faith in Christ. My steps are ordered because I walk by faith.
Matthew 5:6
All my desires for God's leadings shall be satisfied.
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
The key to a perfect walk is to abide by faith in Christ. Geuine guidance is the guidance to depend on Christ in all things. Because I trust in Christ I am guided in all things.
Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Geuine guidance is guidance to glorify God's name in all things. The beginning and the end of all guidance is the glory of God's name. I am guided in all things because I am the expression of God's glory/name.
Psalm 5:8 "Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before my face."
My enemies are God's enemies. His Jugment upon His enemies is in guiding me because I am His instrument of judgement.
Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart plans his way: but the LORD directs his steps.
The heart of a true child of God makes way for the guidance of God. A true child of God is made by faith in Christ. I am a true child of God.
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Guidance is already in me as faith. It is my map and compass for guidance. As I get rid of the fear of deception that plagues my faith God will lead me.
Psalm 31:3 "For you are my rock and my fortress; therefore for your name's sake lead me, and guide me."
The guidance of the Lord is dependable and safe. God is my rock and fortress. He will guide me to protect His name/ reputation as my rock and fortress. Geuine guidance is in God becoming my rock and fortress.
John 8:12 "Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying,
True guidance is to follow Jesus. The life of Jesus in me is the light of my life.
John 16:13 "
Christ is the truth and the Spirit testifies to that truth. The Spirit's knowledge of the future testifies of His testimony of the truth. True guidance is the guidance to know and live Christ as the truth.
Isaiah 50:10 "Who is among you that fears the LORD, that obeys the voice of his servant, that walks in darkness, and has no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and rely upon his God."
God is my true light for guidance.
John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
The life of Christ in me is my light of guidance.
"God doesn't speak to me as he does to others"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
It is my right to hear from God because I am a child of God.
Psalm 25:9 The meek will he guide in justice: and the meek will he teach his way.
Hebrews 8:11 "
Knowledge about God is different from knowing God. The way to know God is to hear directly from God. God speaks to me because of His covenant to me in Christ.
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
God wants to personally interact with me in all I do.
2Corinthians 13:14 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen."
I can commune with God because He loves me and Has qualified me to come to Him.
John 16:13 "
The purpose of my reality is my interactions with God and my interactions with God transcend the boundaries of time.
James 5:17 "Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months."
Anybody can have the greatest interaction with God. I can also, by my faith.
Numbers 11:29 "And Moses said unto him, Are you jealous for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!"
A righteous desire from a righteous man can never be cut short. Moses is a righteous man who had this righteous desire that all men will hear directly from God
1Corinthians 14:5 "I would that you all spoke with tongues, but rather that you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying."
God desires to fill my heart with His voice to the extent that it flows to others.
1Corinthians 12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for profit.
God wants all men to profit from His voice.
Revelation 3:20 "
God desires to be close to me.
John 14:23 "Jesus answered and said unto him,
God passionately desires to practically live with me.
Isaiah 1:18 "
1Corinthians 2:16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
God can definitely speak to me because I have His mind.
1Corinthians 2:12 "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God."
The essence of the gift of the Holy Spirit to men is so that men can directly fellowship with God.
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
Hebrews 10:19 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,"
The blood of Jesus has given all men unhindered access to God's throne to contact and commune with Him
"God doesn't speak directly to man"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
It is my right to hear from God because I am His Child.
Psalm 25:9 The meek will he guide in justice: and the meek will he teach his way.
Hebrews 8:11 "
Knowledge about God is quite different from knowing God. The way to know God is to hear directly from God. God speaks to me because of His covenant to me in Christ.
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
God wants to personally interact with me in all things.
2Corinthians 13:14 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen."
I can commune with God because He loves me and Has invited me to come to Him.
John 16:13 "
The essence/meaning of my reality is my interactions with God and my interactions with God transcends the boundaries of time.
James 5:17 "Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months."
Anybody can have the greatest interaction with God. I can also by my faith.
Numbers 11:29 "And Moses said unto him, Are you jealous for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!"
A righteous desire from a righteous man will never be cut short. Moses, is a righteous man who had this righteous desire that all men will hear directly from God
1Corinthians 14:5 "I would that you all spoke with tongues, but rather that you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying."
God wants to fill my heart with His voice to the extent that it flows to others.
1Corinthians 12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for profit.
God desires every man to profit from His voice.
Revelation 3:20 "
God desires intimacy with me.
John 14:23 "Jesus answered and said unto him,
It is God's desire to practically live with me.
Isaiah 1:18 "
1Corinthians 2:16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
God can speak to me because I have His mind.
1Corinthians 2:12 "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God."
The essence of the gift of the Holy Spirit to men is so that men can directly commune with God.
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
Hebrews 10:19 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,"
The blood of Jesus Christ has given all men unhindered access to God's throne to contact and commune with Him
"God doesn't directly interact with men"
📖 Related Verses (17)
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
It is my kingdom right to hear from God because I am a child of God.
Psalm 25:9 The meek will he guide in justice: and the meek will he teach his way.
Hebrews 8:11 "
Knowledge about God is not the same as knowing God. The way to know God is to hear directly from God. God speaks to me because of His covenant to me in Christ.
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
God desires to personally interact with me in all things.
2Corinthians 13:14 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen."
I can fellowship with God because He loves me and Has qualified me to come to Him.
John 16:13 "
The essence/meaning of my reality is my interactions with God and my interactions with God transcend the boundaries of time.
James 5:17 "Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months."
Anyone can have the greatest interaction with God. I can also by my faith.
Numbers 11:29 "And Moses said unto him, Are you jealous for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!"
A righteous desire from a righteous man can never be cut short. Moses, righteous man who had this righteous desire that all men will hear directly from God
1Corinthians 14:5 "I would that you all spoke with tongues, but rather that you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying."
God desires to fill my whole heart with His voice to the extent that it flows to others.
1Corinthians 12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for profit.
God desires all men to profit from His voice.
Revelation 3:20 "
God desires to be so intimate with me.
John 14:23 "Jesus answered and said unto him,
God desires to practically live with me.
Isaiah 1:18 "
1Corinthians 2:16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
God speaks to me because I have His mind.
1Corinthians 2:12 "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God."
The purpose of the gift of the Holy Spirit to men is so that men can directly commune with God.
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
Hebrews 10:19 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,"
The blood of Jesus has given all men unhindered access to God's throne to contact and fellowship with Him
"There is nothing wrong with astrology, It helps to guide our lives"
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Isaiah 47:12 "
Jeremiah 10:2 "Thus says the LORD,
Daniel 1:20 "And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm."
The principles of the kingdom of God are far better than all those outside it including astrology
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
The true sons of God are led by the Spirit of God and not the stars
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
All that we need for direction in life is within and not without
John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Fellowship with Christ and not the astrology is the access to God's guidance
1Corinthians 1:24 "But unto them who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God."
"It works for others, why shouldn't it work for me"
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Acts 19:13 ,13 "Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon themselves to call over them who had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches.",14 "And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, who did so.",15 "And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?",16 "And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded."
John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Until Christ is in support a method will fail
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
The child of God is led by the Spirit and not by the methods of others
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
The success of a method does not just depend on the method but the time and season it is a applied
"I will do it; it sounds very reasonable"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
1Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
It is not just about the idea but whether the idea is from the Spirit or not
Proverbs 3:5 ,5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.,6 "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."
"I can't hear God's voice because I am not spiritual or a prophet"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful."
Hebrews 8:11 "
Every Child of God has access to the voice of God
1John 1:3 "That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ."
Numbers 11:29 "And Moses said unto him, Are you jealous for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!"
1Corinthians 12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for profit.
"I can't make up my mind on this thing, I can't make up my mind on anything"
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Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful."
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
1Corinthians 2:16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
Philippians 4:6 ,6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.,7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.",8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
"I can't make up my mind on this issue"
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Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful."
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
1Corinthians 2:16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
Philippians 4:6 ,6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.,7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.",8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
"I will serve God in this area because I feel I am needed there"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
"I will do it for them, I feel so much compassion for them"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
"That must be God's will for my life because everybody says I am good at it"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
"I don't like people telling me what to do"
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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
"I am talented in this area, that must be God's will for my life"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
"So far as he is a Christian, its ok to marry him"
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Matthew 18:19 "
A good marriage requires a good agreement between of spiritsoul and body of the parties
Amos 3:3 "Can two walk together, except they are agreed?"
"I can't do what the leader is saying because God has told me a different thing"
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Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
"I don't evanglise, pay tithe, serve in church because I have not heard from the Spirit"
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Philippians 2:12 ,12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.",13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
It is not everything we must hear from God to obey
John 6:63 "
The commands of the word of God are words of the Spirit we ought to obey
"I am waiting to hear from God before I do anything"
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Philippians 2:12 ,12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.",13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
It is not everything we must directly hear from God in order to obey
John 6:63 "
The commands of the word of God are words of the Spirit we have to obey
God will fulfil the heart that desires and believes for genuine guidance from Him.