Summary of "Four Basics of Hearing God's Voice: Episode 16"

Key wellness / self-care / productivity takeaways (from the discussion)

Tune your inner hearing so you can distinguish divine guidance from other influences.
Rely on “knowing” from your born-again spirit, described as guidance that feels like inner knowing rather than an external audible command.
Use the written Word of God as the primary filter:
- Divine impressions must never contradict scripture.
- The Bible is presented as the sharp, decisive standard that can distinguish soul/impulse from spirit/revelation.
Cross-check guidance with 3 confirmations (a “confidence system”):
1. God’s Word (scripture)
2. Your spirit’s “bear witness” / internal alignment
3. A peace-check (“let the peace of God rule in your heart”)

When you receive a “word” (e.g., prophecy/revelation), the approach is to:

The Holy Spirit may speak through spiritual gifts, especially:

Word of wisdom
Word of knowledge
Prophecy
Gifts of healing
Miracles
(Also mentioned within the broader gifts list: faith, discernment of spirits, tongues, interpretation)

Prophecy should confirm, not contradict:

A “true prophecy” is described as confirming or amplifying what you already feel led to, not overriding what the heart and scripture indicate.
Prophecies that go against scripture and inner witness should be rejected.

Don’t accept direction solely because it feels convincing or benefits you.
If guidance is contrary to scripture, reject it immediately.
Avoid mistaking misinterpretations or soul-driven feelings for God.
The speaker warns that lack of Bible knowledge can make a person:
- More likely to be led astray
- More vulnerable to incorrect prophecies

Spiritual gifts are framed as not inaccessible or dependent on mood:
- “Spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets” is used to argue that believers can control and operate in gifts as they stay in tune with God.
The speaker describes their own growth over time as shifting from:
- Doing most gifts personally → mentoring/raising others up to hear and operate as well.

Presenter: Andrew Wommack
Primary source referenced: The Bible (scriptures quoted throughout), including:
- 1 John 2:20
- 1 Corinthians 2:16
- Colossians 3:10
- Hebrews 4:12
- 1 Corinthians 12:7–11
- 1 Corinthians 6:17
- 1 Corinthians 14
- Also references to Deuteronomy 28 and other discussion in 1 Corinthians 2, plus additional passages
Video/Ministry context: With Andrew Wommack / AWMI (mentioned web domain: awmi.net; includes promotional segments and upcoming events)