Every person is a spirit whether they are born again or not. The difference is where each will spend eternity. We are a spirit. We have a soul, and we live in a body.
We hear from 3 directions: God, others, and our own minds. Just because you hear something doesn't mean it's from God. Other people and our own minds can be influenced by God or Satan's kingdom, as well as peer pressure, good or bad desires, etc.
God sends His influence by:
1. His Word
2. His Spirit
3. His Servants
Satan's kingdom sends its influence by:
1. Fear - afraid of doing something or not doing something, which leaves us paralyzed.
2. Pressure - others urging us to go in a particular direction
3. False doctrine - will cause us to make a wrong move
I can also be led by my own desires.
How do we determine whether a leading is from a bad source?
1) When the leading comes from my own mind, the cure is found in Romans 12:1-2 and Joshua 1:8-9.
2) When they come from others, I need to:
A) Determine the source
B) Determine the content
C) Determine the benefits
When Peter rebuked Jesus in Mark 8:27-33 because He spoke about his crucifixion, Jesus identified the source of the words as Satan. The content was not in line with the Word, and the results would not bring forth God's will.
You have the freedom to make any decision - either listening to God, others, or Satan - but you will have to bear the consequences of your choice.
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