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How does God guide us?. Commanding scripture. All scripture is God breathed – 2 Timothy 16-17 The 10 commandments A verse that is just right. Compelling spirit. Acts 20:22 – Paul is compelled by the spirit We can learn to recognise the voice of the Holy Spirit
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Commanding scripture • All scripture is God breathed – 2 Timothy 16-17 • The 10 commandments • A verse that is just right
Compelling spirit • Acts 20:22 – Paul is compelled by the spirit • We can learn to recognise the voice of the Holy Spirit • The Holy Spirit leads through prayer • Test to see if it is God speaking
Common sense • 2 Timothy 2:7 - Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. • Guided to make decisions for ourselves • God calls us into things – not out
Counsel of Saints • God will talk to any of us • It’s good to learn from each other • It’s not weak to seek advice from others • Fellowship helps us build each other up
Circumstantial signs • Proverbs 16:9 - In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. • God will open and close doors • Psalm 37:5 – Commit your way to the Lord. Trust in him, and he will do this.
How does God guide us? • Commanding scripture • Compelling spirit • Common sense • Counsel of Saints • Circumstantial signs