God speaks to us in love, the devil speaks to us condemning and demeaning. God leads us to Christ, the devil leads us away from Christ.
How do we recognize the spirit of contention? The spirit of contention causes someone to be unreachable, unapproachable, haughty and convinced of their fleshly and worldly ideas. There is no reasoning with those who must have their own ideas come before the principles of Christ.
When there is a loving teachable spirit there is no harsh and demeaning language. There is no fear or desire to be superior to anyone.
Kind loving people led by the Spirit of God speak to help others. The spirit of contention speaks to devalue others.
If the Lord speaks to us and we do not obey, He will stop speaking to us.
Our greatest goal as born-again believers ought to be to hear from God and then do what He says. In order for this to happen, we must read His Word and ask His counsel.
Psalm 32:8
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you."
Psalm 119:24
"Your testimonies also are my delight;
They are my counselors."
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