Choose Integrity Over Popularity
In a world filled with noise and distractions, it’s important to identify and discern what voice we follow. Do we discern and follow love, or do we follow evil?
There is so much worldly stuff that competes for our attention. We must understand the characteristics of a loving voice and an evil voice. False voices always lead us to confusion and despair, while the Shepherd’s voice leads to peace.
The Book of John explains it best --
John 10:5 - “And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.”
We’re enabled to distinguish the voice and influence of Christ through knowing Him. Just as children, through familiarity, recognize their parent's voice, we too must cultivate a relationship with Jesus in order to hear Him clearly and recognize His influence upon us.
Jesus says in John 10:14 - “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”
Through our closeness with Jesus we’re enabled to discern the Shepherd's voice. Then we can confidently move forward and make decisions that align with His will. This assurance transforms our relationship with God, our family and throughout our personal lives.
John 10:10 - “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
Consider setting aside time each day to listen for God’s voice through prayer and scripture.
Joshua 24:15 - “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
The King James Bible is God's preserved word for English-speaking people. Today's "bibles" remove the divine nature of Christ. Be sure you're reading God's truth rather than a modern version that has been revised and corrupted by man. God warned that His word would be changed and people would turn from His truths --
2Timothy 4:3-4 - "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away [their] ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables."
Study the history of the Bible and search the true word for answers. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth.
Heavenly Father, help us to discern Your voice amid the noise of the world. Guide us in our daily decisions and strengthen our relationship with You.
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