Post # 4 WHOSE VOICE ARE YOU LISTENING TO?

We live in a culture with numerous voices vying for our attention.

a. There’s the voice of the world: “Have it your way” (Burger King) or “Can I supersize your order? How does the voice the world impact your life?

b. Then there’s the flesh with its’ passions and deceitful desires. “Take a second look, nobody’s watching” – or – “you deserve a bigger and better …”  The flesh is our constant companion! How often does your flesh control you and your choices?

c. There’s the devil.  In Scripture, he’s the father of lies (John 8:44), the accuser (Revelation 12:10), the tempter (Matthew 4:3), and the one we wrestle against (Ephesians 6:12). Do you spend a significant amount of time accusing yourself about how poorly you’re doing? Without realizing it, maybe you’re listening to the accuser.

d. How about your own understanding? Proverbs 3:5 warns us not to rely exclusively on this faculty, but to trust in the Lord. Why? Our understanding is the sum total of what the ups and downs of life has taught us. It’s defective at best.

e. How about the One True Voice – the voice of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.? We have a desperate need to listen to the voice of God. His is the voice of Truth (John 16:13). He always has our best long-term interest in mind.

Please comment on the following questions:

• In all honesty, what percent of the time are you listening to the voice of….

     a.     The world _______%

     b.     The flesh ________%

     c.      The devil ________%

     d.     Your own understanding _____%

             e.     God _______%

• Why do you find it difficult to consistently listen to the voice of God?

• What can you do to grow in listening to the voice of Jesus?

Take a look at this Musical Storyboard on the importance of listening to God.
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