What’s a Sign from God (and What Isn’t)
Ascension Presents・9 minutes read
Christians often rely on signs and feelings for decision-making, but God communicates through scripture, tradition, and Church teachings, not just emotions. Making decisions involves gathering data, seeking counsel, weighing risks, and taking responsibility.
Insights
- Reliance on signs and feelings alone is cautioned against in making decisions, as clarity from scripture, tradition, and Church teachings is emphasized for guidance.
- The process of decision-making is highlighted as involving data collection, seeking advice, risk assessment, and personal responsibility, emphasizing the importance of actively engaging in the decision-making process.
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Recent questions
How do Christians make decisions?
By seeking counsel, weighing risks, and taking responsibility.
Are fuzzy signs reliable indicators of God's will?
No, they reflect one's heart condition.
What should be considered when making decisions?
Risks, costs, and consequences of not deciding.
How does God speak to Christians?
Through scripture, tradition, and Church teachings.
Should Christians rely solely on signs and feelings?
No, they should not solely rely on them.
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Summary
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"Christians seek guidance, not just signs"
- Christians often seek to be told what to do rather than making decisions themselves.
- A person was conflicted about going on a trip due to COVID-19 concerns but felt signs and peace about it.
- Signs like commercials and feelings of peace were considered, but the person started second-guessing.
- God speaks clearly through scripture, tradition, and the Church's teachings, not just signs or feelings.
- Fuzzy signs and feelings of peace are not reliable indicators of God's will; they reflect one's heart condition.
- Making decisions involves gathering data, seeking counsel, weighing risks, and taking responsibility.
- Decisions come with risks and costs, but not deciding also has consequences; using freedom to choose is crucial.
