Spiritual testing

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When Pressure Tests Obedience to God

Have you ever felt pressured to act before God gave the signal? Saul did. In 1 Samuel 13, fear, delay, and pressure collided—and obedience was tested. Sometimes the greatest battles are not against enemies, but against impatience in our own hearts. What do you do when waiting feels risky and obedience feels costly? This reflection challenges how we respond when pressure mounts and God seems silent. It might speak directly to your current season.
When Pressure Tests Obedience to God - 1 Samuel 13:11-12

Why Commend Yourself When Approval is of God?

Many people measure their spirituality by what they do — praying, giving, reading, or attending church. But heaven’s approval isn’t based on what we think of ourselves. Scripture reminds us, “It is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” True maturity begins when we stop grading ourselves and start allowing God to examine our hearts.
Why Commend Yourself When Approval is of God? - 2 Corinthians 10:18