DISCERNING DIFFERENT VOICES
GOD
(The Good Shepherd)
Loves and woos
Encourages
Gives clear,
specific instructions
Calls us by
name, personal
Speaks truth,
because He values you
Convicts of sin
& offers forgiveness
Speaks in
supernatural ways
Offers hope,
strength
Stretches you to
grow
Does not compare
you to others
Ample provision
Wants you to
trust God only
Wants all the
glory!
SELF
(The Sheep)
Desires
attention
Has unreasonable
expectations
Analyzes all
instructions
Is
self-promoting, self-demeaning
Manipulates,
controls
Path of least
resistance, make excuses
Uses reason and
logic
Depends on self,
pride
Limits you to
natural abilities
Compares you to
others
Is
materialistic, self-sufficient
Wants you to
trust yourself
Wants all the
glory!
SATAN
(The Thief)
Drives & forces
Intimidates,
demands & threatens
Gives confusing
instructions
Uses derogatory,
negative speech
Lies, attacks,
devalues
Condemns,
rejects, blames
Uses magic,
tricks, spell, sensationalism
Instills fear &
doubt
Limits what you
can do
Forces
comparison
Never enough
Wants you to
trust anything but God
Wants all the
glory!
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