Should I trust my own intuition?

[frater_domus]

Hey, folks.

Recently, God directed me to reach a new milestone. A lot of it has to do with diligence and personal development. However, I noticed that a certain issue stands in the way of that development. Trust. Or lack thereof.
Let me explain: I am a careful person and hesitant to believe in the goodwill of men. If I notice something out of line, I never dismiss it or think of it as being harmless. No, I immediately think of the worst possible scenario that would be directed as me in particular or that would at least harm me. I do not know where those though pattern come from, but they are not welcome as they make me fearful, moody and distant from God, in a sense that loose sight of His sovereignty and become fearful of the future.
However, is it really smart to let go of suspicion and open myself to possible harmful attacks? Where is the line between being healthy cautious and shrewd as a snake, and unhealthy paranoia?

The event that triggered this thought was me looking for a shared flat in Budapest. One of the tenants of a potential flat adviced me against choosing that one, because there are no med students nearby and the uni is not very close, there are better alternatives. It may have been an well-meant advice, but what I got out of it is that she didn't want me to move in so that her friend could. The owner of another flat changed what email she was contacting me from, both of them not being private emails. Common sense would dictate that they have multiple emails, seeing as they own a lot of flats which they all rent out to students. It is what a smart entrepreneur would do. However, the though that invaded my head was that it is a scam (unlikely, seeing as they do it over a reputed website for better than 4 years, but still, there it was).

Frankly, I am not sure how to handle it.

Cheers

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

"Faith is all that matters", I agree....

Faith is rare. (as Jesus says).

Mankind /society is pernicious (as God's Word Says).

Don't trust men, until something is proven/ tested and shown to be truth, don't believe it.

 

[Swords&Sunflowers]

3 things to guide you.
1. God's Word.
2. Holy Spirit.
3. Circumstances.
In the cases you mentioned, sound like lots of sketchy variables. You might want to broaden your search a bit more so you have more choices that would give you peace.

 

[Citizen of the Kingdom]

3 things to guide you.
1. God's Word.
2. Holy Spirit.
3. Circumstances.
In the cases you mentioned, sound like lots of sketchy variables. You might want to broaden your search a bit more so you have more choices that would give you peace.

I would add to that advise from trusted friends.

 

[frater_domus]

@yeshuaslavejeff But if taken too far, it will breed contempt and mistrust (we are told to love) and it will lead to fear and anxiety (we are told to not be anxious). It can’t possibly be healthy to approach life with the “guilty until proven innocent” attitude, can it?

@Swords&Sunflowers I do not want to discuss those two cases in particular. Common sense speaks against suspicion. Those were merely examples of what kind of thinking my brain tend to throw in my direction.
Now then, God’s word tells us to love, but also to be wise and shrewd. To me it means to be alert, but not to toss away all goodwill. When I think that way, I feel convicted. In my eyes, those are good indications that my thinking may be crossing the line.

Hence the question about how to be careful and clever without reliquishing love in the process and without threating everyone as a criminal waiting to happen. Intuition can also go so far, but it loses value next to God’s way, no?

 

[Citizen of the Kingdom]

Intuition itself is believed by some to be of the human spirit aspect rather than soul or body. Upon renewal of life that is what what replaces instinct elevated above animal level. Intuition is the vehicle for God's words to come to the human spirit. But we are not always working from that part of the body at all times. Sometimes it is instinctual.

Instincts lose value next to intuition to the point of 'not my will but God's be done' when His words are intuned over what is common believe or instinctual to the old nature.

That's my understanding of it anyway. Nous can be used interchangeably.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

It can’t possibly be healthy to approach life with the “guilty until proven innocent” attitude, can it?

Tell Jesus.

Tell Yahweh His Father, the Creator.

Try to change His Word if you want to, but His Word cannot be broken.

Everyone's guilty. The whole world is under a death sentence. Those who never realize this, never repent, never are healed, never are saved.

 

[frater_domus]

Tell Jesus.

Tell Yahweh His Father, the Creator.

Try to change His Word if you want to, but His Word cannot be broken.

Everyone's guilty. The whole world is under a death sentence. Those who never realize this, never repent, never are healed, never are saved.

I am well aware of that. However, that would be what we deserve from God's point of view and what would happen, if ot for His mercy and grace. However, we are in no position to act like God before others, especially because of our condition. We are to be forgiving and mercyful towards others, lest you forgot the sermon of the mount or the talk with the lawyer, to name a few examples.

 

[Doug Melven]

Let the peace of God rule in your heart.

Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
The word for rule, means to arbitrate or govern.
If you don't have peace regarding a decision, don't do it.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

So then, do not set aside Yahweh's Word.

You might have the message of reconciliation - to restore those who the Father wants and seeks to restore ...

If you deny Yahweh's Word, if you presume over Yahweh as if you know better, if you think someone is "better" that Yahweh says,
as if they don't need reconciliation.....
and you don't tell them the GOOD NEWS GOSPEL OF JESUS,
if you let them go on in their sinful life , apart from Jesus, dead in their sin,

.... .... ....
or perhaps this is all new to you?
Did you ever repent of being an enemy of God, opposed to Jesus with all that was within you, before being immersed in Jesus' Name to be saved ?

Did you ever realize all are an enemy of God, carnal, worldly, in the flesh as born like all men, opposed to Jesus , as His Word Says,
until they are purchased by His Blood in accordance with His Will ?

However, we are in no position to act like God before others, especially because of our condition.

 

[frater_domus]

So then, do not set aside Yahweh's Word.

You might have the message of reconciliation - to restore those who the Father wants and seeks to restore ...

If you deny Yahweh's Word, if you presume over Yahweh as if you know better, if you think someone is "better" that Yahweh says,
as if they don't need reconciliation.....
and you don't tell them the GOOD NEWS GOSPEL OF JESUS,
if you let them go on in their sinful life , apart from Jesus, dead in their sin,

.... .... ....
or perhaps this is all new to you?
Did you ever repent of being an enemy of God, opposed to Jesus with all that was within you, before being immersed in Jesus' Name to be saved ?

Did you ever realize all are an enemy of God, carnal, worldly, in the flesh as born like all men, opposed to Jesus , as His Word Says,
until they are purchased by His Blood in accordance with His Will ?

I highly advice you to be careful. I see that you are zealous about God and while that is commendable, it can quickly lead down the wrong path. I noticed that you are very antagonistic in many of the threads you post in. Beware of the self-righteousness of the pharisees. Beware that your zeal does not lead to forget God's love, the very love we must spread and show to others. I suggest that you take a step back, take breather and remember Matthew 22:36-40
Oh, and take it easy with personal attacks. This is another thing that is happening alarmingly often.

Just something to think about. Carry on

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

I highly advice you to be careful. I see that you are zealous about God and while that is commendable, it can quickly lead down the wrong path. I noticed that you are very antagonistic in many of the threads you post in.

You won't find many zealous for Yahweh in Jesus and His Way.
Most don't even believe Jesus is able to make them righteous, or that they can live as Jesus says to live - they need encouragement in God's Word and training and instruction.

Jesus still says "Whoever HEARS the Word of the Father in heaven, and DOES IT - they are MY brothers" (family).... Who ever (anyone) is not a DOER of God's Word, remains unjustified. Very simple instructions to learn from Him and to follow. Most people don't 'bother' - they won't pay the price (their lives).

 

[frater_domus]

You won't find many zealous for Yahweh in Jesus and His Way.
Most don't even believe Jesus is able to make them righteous, or that they can live as Jesus says to live - they need encouragement in God's Word and training and instruction.

Jesus still says "Whoever HEARS the Word of the Father in heaven, and DOES IT - they are MY brothers" (family).... Who ever (anyone) is not a DOER of God's Word, remains unjustified. Very simple instructions to learn from Him and to follow. Most people don't 'bother' - they won't pay the price (their lives).

Precisely my point, you refuse to listen to anyone telling you anything...

Now, let's return to the topic at hand, please. I would dislike to have this thread closed.