“They follow their natural instincts because they do not have God’s Spirit in them.” (Jude 1:20 NLT)
Do you follow the popular adage to: Trust your gut? This seems like practical advice, especially if you are a sensible person with good instincts. Our natural instincts are developed from our worldly experiences. They are often shaped by our emotions, feelings, senses, and passions. When we ‘follow our gut’, we are operating from our lower level, primal instincts. Our actions are reactionary, influenced mostly by our need to preserve and protect what we value. Our parental instincts are a good example. Most parents react from their gut when they feel their children need protection. We may extend this instinct further by defending other loved ones, our territories, and our way of life.
What could be the downside to trusting our gut? Well, when we follow our natural instincts, we are not following God’s Spirit. Spiritual intuitions originate from a higher level. They often seem nonsensical and illogical. They are not based on our feelings or emotions. They are unitive rather than divisive. Many of us prefer using our primal instincts, because it is quicker and more familiar. Divine guidance is far superior.
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