Learning to See Beyond Our Own Perspective
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to think your way is the right way? We all do it. Whether it’s in conversations about life, faith, or even everyday choices, it’s natural to trust our own perspective. But Proverbs 14:11-12 gives us a gentle warning: “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” In other words, just because something feels right to us doesn’t always mean it’s truly right—especially in God’s eyes.
It’s common these days for people to stand firm on their opinions, sometimes even passionately defending ideas that may not line up with what God has said in the Bible. Sometimes, folks say things with total confidence, but those ideas might be far from spiritual truth. Even when someone truly believes what they’re saying, it doesn’t guarantee it’s right according to God.
Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a rise in heated debates, angry words, and even cases of racism and untruths. Thinking about all this, I felt led to look back at things I’ve written before and share them again—it seems more important than ever.
God doesn’t always speak in a loud voice or through dramatic signs. Often, God speaks to each person in a way they can understand—in their own “language.” I don’t claim to predict the future for individuals, but I do feel called to share spiritual truths as I understand them, guided by God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. That’s not something that happened quickly for me. It’s taken years of studying the Bible, listening, and learning to trust what God is revealing.
People who feel called to speak God’s truth—sometimes called prophets or prophetic voices—have to share what’s true, even if others don’t agree or accept it. That’s why it’s so important for believers to be “born of the Spirit” and to really know what the Bible says for themselves. The Bible even warns that in the last days, there will be people teaching things that just aren’t true (see Matthew 7:15).
So, what’s the takeaway? It’s good to be humble about our own opinions and to check them against what God says. Let’s not just trust what feels right, but let’s seek out what is truly right—according to God’s Word. And let’s remember to listen for God’s voice, not just the loudest voices around us.
Minister A Francine Green I July 2025
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