Dangers Of

Dangers Of "God Told Me..."

ChetBrock November 26, 2024 in ASL 48 Subscribers Subscribe

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I frequently watch deaf Christians say, "God told me that..." or "God told me to..." or something similar. Using the unqualified phrase “God told me” without referencing the Holy Spirit’s leadership or citing specific biblical texts undermines the Bible principle of sola Scriptura, namely that Scripture is sufficient for Christian living. The preacher’s most significant pulpit responsibility is to ground all he says in God’s Word, the Bible. And preachers should challenge worshipers to listen for God to speak to them in that very Word, cautioning them against seeking revelation beyond the biblical text. ‘You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.