DIVINE GUIDANCE
A rather difficult subject. A cause of much confusion and error in the life of the Church. Does God guide us? What does the Bible say?
God has not left us alone on this earth to wander along the way but has provided means to guide and lead us in right paths.
How are people guided generally?
1. By what others do.
2. By chance happenings.
3. By superstitious beliefs.
4. By impulses.
5. By convenience.
6. By God.
7. By circumstances.
God's guidance is given under certain conditions we need to observe. There are two vital elements
involved:
a. The Word of God.
b. The Holy Spirit.
For guidance to operate the believer must seek God's will-Gen.24:42-44, 47-48.
There is conscious guidance and unconscious guidance-'We walk by Faith'. The Apostle Paul was sensitive to the Spirit's leading and so must we be-Acts 16:6-10.
For guidance to be received certain conditions must exist:
1. No preconceived plans or bias.
2. No divided heart-James 1:8.
3. Faith in Him who guides, even though we may face the unknown-Hebrews 11:6.
4. No hidden sin or disobedience in the heart-Pro.66:18.
Guidance is an integral part of the believer's life in God and our walk with Christ.
'As many as are led by by the Spirit of God they are....' Romans 8:14-15.
A rather difficult subject. A cause of much confusion and error in the life of the Church. Does God guide us? What does the Bible say?
God has not left us alone on this earth to wander along the way but has provided means to guide and lead us in right paths.
How are people guided generally?
1. By what others do.
2. By chance happenings.
3. By superstitious beliefs.
4. By impulses.
5. By convenience.
6. By God.
7. By circumstances.
God's guidance is given under certain conditions we need to observe. There are two vital elements
involved:
a. The Word of God.
b. The Holy Spirit.
For guidance to operate the believer must seek God's will-Gen.24:42-44, 47-48.
There is conscious guidance and unconscious guidance-'We walk by Faith'. The Apostle Paul was sensitive to the Spirit's leading and so must we be-Acts 16:6-10.
For guidance to be received certain conditions must exist:
1. No preconceived plans or bias.
2. No divided heart-James 1:8.
3. Faith in Him who guides, even though we may face the unknown-Hebrews 11:6.
4. No hidden sin or disobedience in the heart-Pro.66:18.
Guidance is an integral part of the believer's life in God and our walk with Christ.
'As many as are led by by the Spirit of God they are....' Romans 8:14-15.
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