DISCERNING DIFFERENT VOICES

GOD (The Good Shepherd)

Loves and woos

Encourages

Gives clear, specific instructions

Calls us by name, personal

Speaks truth, because He values you

Convicts of sin & offers forgiveness

Speaks in supernatural ways

Offers hope, strength

Stretches you to grow

Does not compare you to others

Ample provision

Wants you to trust God only

Wants all the glory!

SELF (The Sheep)

Desires attention

Has unreasonable expectations

Analyzes all instructions

Is self-promoting, self-demeaning

Manipulates, controls

Path of least resistance, make excuses

Uses reason and logic

Depends on self, pride

Limits you to natural abilities

Compares you to others

Is materialistic, self-sufficient

Wants you to trust yourself

Wants all the glory!

SATAN (The Thief)

Drives & forces

Intimidates, demands & threatens

Gives confusing instructions

Uses derogatory, negative speech

Lies, attacks, devalues

Condemns, rejects, blames

Uses magic, tricks, spell, sensationalism

Instills fear & doubt

Limits what you can do

Forces comparison

Never enough

Wants you to trust anything but God

Wants all the glory!