Understanding Spiritual Sensitivity and the Dangers of Assumption

Key Concepts

• Spiritual Sensitivity: Increases during fasting as the flesh takes a back seat and the inner man rises.
• Spiritual Awareness: Essential to understand spiritual laws to avoid deception.
• Danger of Assumption: Assuming leads to spiritual destruction as the spiritual world operates differently from the natural world.

Spiritual World vs. Natural World

• The spiritual world is vastly different from the natural world.
• Assumptions based on earthly understanding can lead to danger and deception.
• Spiritual beings can see the divine presence in someone, making them targets.

Importance of Understanding

• Asking Questions: Essential for spiritual growth and understanding.
• Blind Faith: Misleading concept; faith is definite and precise.

Principles of Receiving from God

• Ask, Seek, Knock:
  • Ask questions to gain understanding.
  • Seek knowledge and direction from God.
  • Knock (interact) with others to gain insight.

Misunderstandings in Spiritual Practices

• Necromancy vs. Spiritual Encounters:
  • Communicating with the dead for divination is necromancy.
  • Spiritual encounters (e.g., visions of heavenly beings) are not necromancy.
• Scriptural Examples:
  • Jesus' encounter with Moses and Elijah.
  • Biblical accounts of the dead appearing (e.g., Matthew 27:52-53).

Understanding Spiritual Laws

• Heavenly Realms: Believers are spiritually positioned in heavenly places (e.g., Mount Zion).
• Spiritual Beings: Interaction with angels and saints is part of spiritual reality.

Prophetic Understanding and Growth

• Role of Prophets: Offer divine direction and insight, not just preaching repentance.
• Spiritual Mentorship: Important for growth and understanding of spiritual matters.
  • Genuine questions lead to spiritual maturity.

Encouragement for Spiritual Growth

• Seek Deeper Understanding: Beyond religious traditions.
• Desire for Divine Encounters: Pray for genuine spiritual experiences.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in asking questions, seeking truth, and knocking on the doors of spiritual knowledge.

Conclusion

• Spiritual journey requires understanding and not assumption.
• Proper understanding of spiritual laws and principles protects against deception.
• Encourage openness to learning and spiritual growth through inquiries and genuine seeking.