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Thanks for clarifying, Rage. What I dont understand, though, is if you agree she must confront her friend, why did you call it judging her? All she said was her friend had the bad habits of "swearing, gossiping about people and making fun of others" and that she "tried to tell this friend that...

Rage4Christ: The admonition not to judge refers to judging someone's heart motives, or judging the inner character of a person. SFG did not "judge" her friend, she confronted her actions in love out of concern for her friend's spiritual welfare, and because her actions have the potential for...

That's really a tough situation. I know what you mean by if you provide gas for her car (even by means of a prepaid card) that just leaves more money to spend on drugs. i would find that a difficult decision, too. I agree with everyone here that the kids are the biggest priority, as is not...

Excellent point, Trish. I'd add to that that discernment doesnt ususally engage our emotions (this prevents "feelings" from distorting or clouding our understanding of what God is communicating.)

The best way to know if discernment is from God is the spirit it comes in. Godly discernement will always reflect the character and nature of God, and it will always produce the fruit of the Spirit. That's why suspicion is so destructive--it produces the exact opposite of what Godly discernement...

I have to disagree. First of all, suspicion is negative 99.99% of the time. Secondly, the definition of suspicion clearly indicates that suspicion is based on little or no proof. Those two things in themselves are attitudes that are unbecoming of a follower of Jesus. But the most destructive...

Ok, I see what you are saying and you're right, those situations would fall in the definition of what suspicion is. My inclination would be to call that a hunch or intuition rather than suspicion because of the spirit it's done in. Just my opinion :)

Then it sounds like he's in good hands. There are two things specifically I'd pray for this guy. First, would be a tangible sense of peace and a sense of hope and anticipation at the prospect of what lies ahead. The other thing I'd pray for in earnest is that he would no longer derive ANY of...

How very sad. :cry: The absolutely tragic thing (and for me infuriating) is when people pass off their suspicions as "discernment". It's one of the most distructive things a Christian can do--both to the Body as well as the world who so carefully watch our lives. As I have posted many times...

When someone is under conviction, their eyes have been open to their sin. It is not uncommon for an unbeliever to try to run or hide from this truth and from the decision they are now faced with of what to do with that knowledge. Often they become very angry and even more rebelious. Prayer is...

I guess that depends on your definition of "influence". If you mean does He put people and situations in our path with the intention that it would result in us making a different decision or take a different action than we normally would have, then I'd say the answer is "yes". But if you mean...

I think the answer lies not in the definition of "suspicious", but in the definition of "suspicion": 1. The act of suspecting something, especially something wrong, on little evidence or without proof. 4. The condition of being suspected, especially of wrongdoing. 3. A state of uncertainty...

I agree that worship is a great way to begin prayer. First of all, worship takes our focus off ourselves (which is where the distractions come from anyway) and onto God. Another reason that's important is worship will bring us closer to the true character of the God to whom we're talking to, and...

I heard an excellent message about how NOT to become the very things about our parents (or family members) that we we hate most. The gist was this: When we are judging those who have done it wrong, we lose the grace not to fall into the same behavior ourselves. It's only when we extend grace...

Not necessarily in this order: Watchman Nee (especially "Release of the Spirit") Jack Deere Rick Joyner (especially "There Were Two Trees in the Garden" and "Final Quest") Francis Frangipane (especially "The Three Battlegrounds" and "Holiness, Truth and the Presence of God") Philip Yancy Oh...

Praise God, Temple! He is awsome, isnt he? :clap:

Jai, Another thing you should keep in mind is something my pastor used to say: "the anointing is not necessarily the appointing". In other words, you may very well have gotten a true prophetic word regarding what the Lord has called you to, but it may be years until the preparation for you to...

There is a difference between possesion and inhabitation. I agree a Christian cannot be "possessed" by a demon (as in possessing their spirit), but they certainly can be inhabited by a demon. I heard it best explained by Francis Frangipane in his book "The Three Battlegrounds" (pg 4): "When...

Another possibility might be a very interesting dynamic I've heard about (and even seen) that happens with some guys. Though they have been with other women, they have a high regard for marriage and their wife. Only problem is that before they were married, sex was not something that carried any...

Yes, a spiritual deliverance would make giving up the sin much easier, but judging from what you've posted, it sounds as though any spiritual bondage he's under is a result of him participating in this sin in the first place. The demonic bondage came after, and so the place you must begin is in...