4 Clues Your Desire for Someone Really Is from God and NOT from Yourself

Summary

This video explores four indicators to discern if a desire for a relationship is divinely inspired. It emphasizes that a God-given desire aligns with Biblical principles, opens doors for relationship development, is rooted in love rather than selfish motives, and enhances one's spiritual journey. The speaker uses scriptural references to support these points, encouraging viewers to seek God's will in their romantic pursuits.

Takeaways

• 📜 Desire aligned with Biblical principles is a sign it may be from God, as God's desires will lead you in a direction that pleases Him, according to Philippians 2:13.
• 🚪 God opening doors for a relationship can indicate His support for that desire, as seen in Paul's ministry decisions in Acts 16:7-8.
• ❤️ A desire rooted in love and not selfish motives suggests God's involvement, with the focus on offering love, support, and care to the other person.
• 🙏 Seeking a relationship that enhances your walk with God is a positive sign, as it should increase your love for God, as mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:22.
• 🚫 Desires leading to sinful paths or against Biblical commands are not from God, highlighting the importance of discerning the source of desires.
• 🔒 Having a desire for an unbeliever contradicts the Biblical command against being 'unequally yoked', indicating such a desire is not from God.
• 🤔 Even desires that are good and biblical may not be from God, as God can still say 'no' to something good for other reasons, such as His timing or a better plan.
• 🔑 The presence of 'open doors' is a sign that God may be behind a desire for a relationship, as it was for Paul when he pursued ministry opportunities.
• 💞 The purity of motives in a relationship is crucial, with God-given desires being free from selfishness and focused on mutual benefit and love.
• 🌟 A desire for someone that will positively impact your spiritual life is a sign that it may be from God, as it should lead to a deeper commitment to righteousness and faith.
• 🤝 The importance of discerning the source of a desire, ensuring it aligns with God's will and contributes positively to one's relationship with Him.

Q & A

What are the four clues discussed in the video that can indicate a desire for someone is from God?

The four clues are: 1) The desire is aligned with Biblical principles and commands. 2) God is giving the open doors necessary to pursue the relationship. 3) The desire is rooted in love and not selfish motives. 4) The desire for the person will help and not hurt your walk with God.

How does the desire being aligned with Biblical principles indicate it is from God?

If the desire leads you to act in accordance with God's will and commands, as stated in Philippians 2:13, it suggests that God is the source of the desire.

What does it mean for a desire to be leading you down sinful paths?

A desire leading you down sinful paths would be contrary to God's will, such as desiring someone in a way that goes against the command to be unequally yoked or leading to sexual sin.

Can a good and biblical desire still not be from God?

Yes, even if a desire is good and aligns with biblical principles, it can still not be from God if it's not His will or timing, as seen in the example of Paul's ministry decisions in Acts 16:7-8.

How does the presence of open doors signify that a relationship desire is from God?

Open doors to pursue a relationship indicate that God may be behind the desire, as Paul concluded when the door was open in Traz for his ministry.

What is the importance of having a desire rooted in love rather than selfish motives?

A desire rooted in love, as opposed to selfish motives, shows that the desire is pure and from God, focusing on what can be offered to the other person in terms of love, support, and care.

How does the intensity of personal satisfaction in a relationship relate to selfishness?

While it's natural to want personal happiness in a relationship, an excessive focus on personal satisfaction can turn into selfishness, which is not a sign of a desire from God.

What does it mean for a relationship to help and not hurt your walk with God?

A relationship that helps your walk with God is one that increases your love for Him, aligns with righteousness, faith, and peace, and does not detract from your spiritual growth.

How does the video script relate human relationships to one's spiritual life?

The script suggests that human relationships can either positively or negatively affect one's spiritual life, as they can influence one's love for God and commitment to righteousness.

What does the speaker suggest should be the ultimate goal in a relationship?

The ultimate goal in a relationship, as suggested by the speaker, is to have a greater commitment that allows for offering more love, support, and care to the other person.

What is the purpose of the 'thumbs up' mentioned in the video script?

The 'thumbs up' is a call to action for viewers to show support for the ministry, which helps spread the content to more people who might benefit from it.