How to Deal with “God Told Me” People

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How to Respond When Someone Says “God Told Me”


I cringe often when I hear the phrase "God told me."


God does

speak to

people today

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We all long to hear Gods voice and know His will


Often our own flesh or the demonic realm speaks also


Lives, marriages, ministries and businesses can be shipwrecked if we get it wrong


What is the problem?


The phrase can be a conversation-killer


Typical reactionsÂ


Say nothing and doubt


Say nothing and believe


Say, "Wow, that's awesome" and leave it at that


Question the

person: "Did you really?"


Declare: "That doesnt sound like God".


Saying nothing is the primary response for most


It takes courage to confront or

question


Why so some abuse

the phrase?


1. They want to appear spiritually mature


Very few people are truly confident they hear from God clearly in a meaningful way


2. They do not want to have their position questioned.


Whats the best way

to respond if you want

to challenge?


“How do you know it was God?”“How do you know it’s not just your flesh?”“Has anyone close to you challenged what you heard? “Has anyone confirmed what you think you have heard?”“Hmm… that doesn’t really sound like God to me because … “ (You should have a relevant scripture or personal revelation to share here).”“For some reason, that doesn’t really resonate in my spirit.”


If you are the offender, consider another option


Say, "I believe God told me"


You leave the door open for

confirmation


You'll sound

less prideful

to others


Lets avoid unnecessary heartache


If you need to confront someone

on this, use wisdom

and do it in love


The Lord didn't initiate a lot of the journeys people take in His name

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How to Deal with “God Told Me” People