1. Does it Agree with the Bible?
Luke 21:33
Heaven and earth will pass away but my words will never pass away
Galatians 1:6
Even if an angel should preach a different “gospel” than this let him be eternally condemned!
2. Does it Make me more like Jesus Christ?
Philippians 2:5
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus
James 3:14-17
If you harbour bitter envy and selfish ambition…such wisdom doesn’t come from heaven…but is of the devil. The wisdom that comes from God is…pure, peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy, impartial and sincere.
3. Does my Church Family Confirm it?
Ephesians 3:10
God’s intent is that through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
4. Does it Fit with how God Shaped me?
Ephesians 2:10
We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Spiritual gifts, Heart desires, Abilities, Personality and Experiences
5. Does it Concern my Responsibility?
Romans 14:12
each of us will give an account of himself to God.
Qualifications if it’s for others
1. Trust God to speak to them first
2. Does it confirm what God is already saying to them
3. Don’t let self/ego get in the way
4. Don’t use God’s name in vain
5. Let them test if it is God speaking through you.
6. Does it Convict or Condemn?
1John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
7. Does it Bring a Sense of God’s Peace?
1Corinthians 14:33
God is not the author of confusion
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts
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