God's Will - How To Know? How can a believer discover God's purpose and be sure they are in the will of God and not just influenced by good intentions? A Christian who mistakes God's purpose and will for something else will remain intimidated by the influence of fear.

The will of God is ultimately realized under the direct influence of the indwelling Holy Spirit that breeds discernment which reveals the will of God versus one's good intentions.
How can a Christian be sure they are in the will of God?
Be sure you are already in the habit of obeying God (James 1:22 ). This is key. Obeying God consistently will protect you from self-deception and build your sense of discernment about others and the environment around you.
Determine that you will glorify God spiritually and physically. The Holy Spirit will use that ambition to weed out or diminish the strength of one's own understanding. 1 Cor. 10:31.
Read and study the Bible consistently. This will help direct your steps away from darkness. Your orientation will be principle over preference. Col. 3;16
Associate with Believers/Church in whom you can receive godly counsel. Don't under-estimate the experience of godly influences in your life. Psalm 1:1,2
If all four of the above are in place, you are ready to discern God's will through prayer and if necessary: adding fasting to your prayers. Phil. 4:6,7.

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