"... and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice" (1 Kings 19:12)
The most potent hearing aid known to man is the Holy Bible. It is the standard of truth against which you can test every message that comes your way.
Making a decision on an issue important to you can be extremely difficult. Sometimes it may seem as if you are hearing two or more voices, all of which make seemingly good point but also tug you in different directions. It is important that in these times you learn to discern the voice of God.
There are several principles you can apply to what you're hearing to gauge whether it is of God, but the most basic is whether the message conflicts with Scripture. God won't tell you to do something that counters what He already has recorded for all mankind. Therefore, the best way to
know God's voice is to get to know Him. Spend time in His Word and soak in His truths. You must know God's Word before you can differentiate God's instructions from the messages satan or your flesh is sending you.
Do you know how investigators are trained to recognize counterfeit money? They don't spend all of their time trying to keep up with the latest technological advances in creating false money. Instead, they first and foremost diligently study the original, the real thing.
Then, held against the standard, the counterfeit stuff stands out.
Help me to discern Your voice, dear Lord. I want to differentiate Your message from all others. Amen
~Charles Stanley~
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