Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
The Holy Spirit is our counselor, comforter, and guide (John 14:26). He leads us in truth and discernment (John 16:13), and as His sheep, we know His voice (John 10:3-5). But one thing He cannot do is contradict Himself.
If someone claims “the Holy Spirit told me” but you’re not hearing the same thing, take a step back. Pause. Pray. Seek wise counsel. God is not the author of confusion—and His name should never be used to pressure, manipulate, or control. Spiritual abuse often disguises itself as divine direction. If something feels off, don’t ignore it. Discernment is not disobedience.
Read the blog that explores the dangers of these situations and how to recognize spiritual abuse: beemboldened.com/post/my-ex-husband-convinced-me-that-the-holy-spirit-told-him-we-needed-to-get-married-but-he-was-wrong
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#HolySpiritOrManipulation #SpiritualAbuseAwareness #DiscerningChristians #GodIsNotConfusing #TestTheSpirits #FaithAndWisdom"
The Holy Spirit is our counselor, comforter, and guide (John 14:26). He leads us in truth and discernment (John 16:13), and as His sheep, we know His voice (John 10:3-5). But one thing He cannot do is contradict Himself.
If someone claims “the Holy Spirit told me” but you’re not hearing the same thing, take a step back. Pause. Pray. Seek wise counsel. God is not the author of confusion—and His name should never be used to pressure, manipulate, or control. Spiritual abuse often disguises itself as divine direction. If something feels off, don’t ignore it. Discernment is not disobedience.
Read the blog that explores the dangers of these situations and how to recognize spiritual abuse: beemboldened.com/post/my-ex-husband-convinced-me-that-the-holy-spirit-told-him-we-needed-to-get-married-but-he-was-wrong
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#HolySpiritOrManipulation #SpiritualAbuseAwareness #DiscerningChristians #GodIsNotConfusing #TestTheSpirits #FaithAndWisdom"
