Hello,
I am a new believer and I have a question: What is being led by the spirit? Is it my gut instinct? If it is it hasn't turned out well for me doing that.
A Follower of Christ
Dear Follower,
Being led by the Spirit is to be a Follower of Christ. Terminology alone doesn't make it so. Nor does simply being a believer. Gut instinct can be persuaded by many voices, some may sound like the Spirit and is in actuality a spirit but not neccessarily Gods Spirit.
The first thing for a new believer to do is to learn to study, trust, pray and obey Gods Word as ultimately its the Word in you that will show you the way. It is important for a new believer to find a Body of True Believers and submit to the authority of the Pastor and Elders. Submitting to authority is not blind submission and Jesus warns us to be careful what you hear. So verify the teachings with prayerful study of scripture and the counsel whether it be of God.
Know this that Jesus will never leave you nor forsake you, stay in Truth and you will recognize, hear and follow His Voice.
In Christs Love and Service,
Brother James, OIC
