The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
How Can I Know That It's Actually God's Voice?
Sep 5, 2024
How can you distinguish God's voice from your own thoughts or external influences? Key questions can help in recognizing divine guidance: Does it align with Scripture? What are its characteristics? Fr. Mike explains that true guidance often leads to lasting peace and joy. Trusting God incrementally transforms even small acts of faith into meaningful outcomes. By addressing the challenges of discernment, he encourages deepening one's relationship with the divine through intentional actions.
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- Authentic discernment of God's voice requires alignment with Scripture and Catholic Church teachings to avoid misleading influences.
- The true confirmation of God's guidance is revealed through the fruits of actions taken in faith, leading to lasting peace and positive outcomes.
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Understanding Divine Guidance
Determining whether the voice heard during prayer is genuinely from God involves discerning among various competing influences, identified as the world, the flesh, and the devil. The first step is to evaluate whether this voice contradicts Scripture, as any authentic divine communication must align with the holy texts. However, since the evil one is capable of misusing Scripture, it's crucial to also consider the teachings of the Catholic Church, which serves as the legitimate interpreter of biblical doctrine. Thus, assessing whether the voice deviates from Church tradition and the magisterium provides significant clarity in understanding if it is indeed God's voice.
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