The Character Test: Does This Sound Like God?

If someone claims “God told me” but the “instruction” they received would:

Override another person’s God-given free will,

Place them (or someone else) in an unsafe situation,

Require them to do something unethical, dishonest, or illegal…

…then it’s worth asking: Does this truly reflect the character of God?

God is not a manipulator. He is not reckless with people’s safety. He is not a lawbreaker. Scripture consistently shows Him as a God of truth, justice, love, and freedom.

When someone uses “God told me” to justify controlling another person’s choices, they are stepping into dangerous territory — both spiritually and relationally. It’s not just presumptuous; it can be a form of spiritual abuse.

From a mental health standpoint, when a person’s “word from God” asks you to surrender your boundaries, silence your conscience, or accept harm, that’s not a divine command — that’s coercion dressed in religious language.

Healthy faith never demands blind obedience to a human claim without testing it against Scripture, seeking wise counsel, and weighing it against God’s character.

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