God's Approval!

[StillStanding]

I brought this up in another thread, but I thought it deserved its own thread.

How does one's vision know it has God's approval?

Can it be because the Holy Ghost moves in your service? There has been moves of the holy Ghost in services where pure heresy was being peached!

Can it be when folks are recieving the Holy Ghost in your services? Keep in mind that the Holy Ghost is poured out in Trinity churches too!

Can it be because the vision is growing? Benny Hinn's following has grown by leaps and bounds.

What are your thoughts?

[Barb]

Many years ago when Bishop NJ Wilson was my pastor, he said, "Do not mistake the blessing of God as a sign of approval. Many times He will bless you to see what you are going to do."

I don't have the answers, Pianoman...I wish I did.

But I do know that time will prove all things.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Barb

Many years ago when Bishop NJ Wilson was my pastor, he said, "Do not mistake the blessing of God as a sign of approval. Many times He will bless you to see what you are going to do."

I don't have the answers, Pianoman...I wish I did.

But I do know that time will prove all things.

I think that God's approval comes when whatever is being said or done lines up with his word. Emotion must be taken out of the mix, because our emotions can mislead us. You can't follow your heart, because your heart can deceive you! Like Bro. Wilson said, even blessings are not necessarily a sign of approval.

We may not truly know what God approves or disapproves until judgement day. JMHO

[MikeinAR]

Originally Posted by Pianoman

I think that God's approval comes when whatever is being said or done lines up with his word.

That's the end all, be all. I've seen true people of God preach the Word, LIVE according to the Word and never have great crowds or much success by the world's standards.

On the other hand, we watched during the 80's and lately as several promiment 'preachers' who had all the outward signs of success show how personally bankrupt they really were. In God's economy there's no doubt in my mind who comes out ahead.

God's approval isn't always as evident as that of man's temporal, errant approval. That's why sometimes it's difficult to discern the two.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by MikeinAR

That's the end all, be all. I've seen true people of God preach the Word, LIVE according to the Word and never have great crowds or much success by the world's standards.

On the other hand, we watched during the 80's and lately as several promiment 'preachers' who had all the outward signs of success show how personally bankrupt they really were. In God's economy there's no doubt in my mind who comes out ahead.

God's approval isn't always as evident as that of man's temporal, errant approval. That's why sometimes it's difficult to discern the two.

Well spoken! Just because we know someone well, and believe they are sincere and led of God, doesn't necessarily mean that they have God's approval. They may have some men's approval which may incorrectly be percieved to mean God's approval.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Pianoman

I think that God's approval comes when whatever is being said or done lines up with his word. Emotion must be taken out of the mix, because our emotions can mislead us. You can't follow your heart, because your heart can deceive you! Like Bro. Wilson said, even blessings are not necessarily a sign of approval.

We may not truly know what God approves or disapproves until judgement day. JMHO

PM,
I agree. We can get off when we say God said this, but find no application for that direction in the Word.

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by PM

We may not truly know what God approves or disapproves until judgement day. JMHO

True. And we will ALL stand before the Righteous Judge and give account for ourselves.

And we all desire and plan, I'm sure, to hear the words ...... "Well done, good and faithful servant."

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Felicity

True. And we will ALL stand before the Righteous Judge and give account for ourselves.

And we all desire and plan, I'm sure, to hear the words ...... "Well done, good and faithful servant."

You and I usually agree, don't we? You are "approved" by me!

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Pianoman

I think that God's approval comes when whatever is being said or done lines up with his word. Emotion must be taken out of the mix, because our emotions can mislead us. You can't follow your heart, because your heart can deceive you! Like Bro. Wilson said, even blessings are not necessarily a sign of approval.

We may not truly know what God approves or disapproves until judgement day. JMHO

Originally Posted by Felicity

True. And we will ALL stand before the Righteous Judge and give account for ourselves.

And we all desire and plan, I'm sure, to hear the words ...... "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Aligning our hearts and minds with His Word is the only way to live, really. Anything else is merely existence in this present world out of His will.

How tragic it will be to have performed/operated in the flesh and hear the Master speak these words...


Matt 7:21-23
22 At the Judgment many will tell me, 'Lord, Lord, we told others about you and used your name to cast out demons and to do many other great miracles.' 23 But I will reply, 'You have never been mine. Go away, for your deeds are evil.'
TLB

[Kay B]

Originally Posted by PM
We may not truly know what God approves or disapproves until judgement day. JMHO

Originally Posted by Felicity

True. And we will ALL stand before the Righteous Judge and give account for ourselves.

And we all desire and plan, I'm sure, to hear the words ...... "Well done, good and faithful servant."

I Agree with you.