09/07/2026
Wednesday Online Mentorship Class Highlights
Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!
Welcome to the highlights from our Wednesday Online Mentorship Class, held every Wednesday at 9:00 PM on our WhatsApp Group Platform with Emenike Louis.
We have been discussing the topic:
“How to Distinguish Between the Voice of God, the Voice of the Devil, and Your Own Voice.”
Every human being hears three major voices:
1. The voice of God.
2. The voice of the devil.
3. Your own voice (the voice of your mind).
Last week, we began by discussing the voice of God. We learned that:
• The voice of God brings peace.
• The voice of God never contradicts the Word of God.
• Jesus said in John 10:3–4, 27 that His sheep know His voice, hear His voice, and follow Him.
As children of God, we must learn to recognize His voice and obey Him.
The Voice of the Devil
Today, we focused on the voice of the devil.
According to John 10:10, the devil comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. He is a deceiver, an accuser, and one who seeks to draw people away from God.
One important truth to remember is this:
The devil operates only within the limits God permits. He does not have unlimited authority over your life. If he had absolute power, no one would survive. Instead, the devil looks for opportunities. He works wherever he is given access.
Never give the devil access into your life. Stand firmly on the Word of God. When you hold tightly to God’s Word, there is no room for the devil to operate.
Remember this:
If you give the devil a lift today, tomorrow he will take over the entire stadium.
That is why we must never give him even a small opportunity.
The Example of Eve
In Genesis 3, the serpent approached Eve.
God had already spoken His Word concerning the forbidden fruit. Instead of standing firmly on God’s instruction, Eve entered into a conversation with the serpent.
The devil asked questions, and Eve began revealing what God had said.
Not every revelation should be shared. Some instructions God gives you are meant to be treasured and obeyed, not exposed carelessly. Sometimes, unnecessary discussions become the doorway through which temptation enters.
The serpent then contradicted God’s Word by saying:
“You shall not surely die.”
God said one thing, but Satan said the opposite.
This is exactly how the devil works today. He promotes false doctrines, false prophecies, fake miracles, and deceptive teachings to pull people away from the truth.
As Eve continued listening, she eventually believed the lie, desired the fruit, and ate it. Disobedience brought disappointment and separation from God.
Jesus Showed Us the Right Response
In Matthew 4:8–10, Satan tempted Jesus by offering Him all the kingdoms of the world if He would bow down and worship him.
Jesus did not negotiate with Satan.
He simply declared:
“Get behind me, Satan! For it is written…”
Jesus answered every temptation with the Word of God.
This is how every believer should respond. Do not entertain the devil. Do not negotiate with temptation. Reject it immediately with the Word of God.
The longer you listen to the devil, the greater the chance of accepting his lies.
How to Recognize the Voice of the Devil
The voice of the devil:
• Contradicts the Word of God.
• Produces fear instead of peace.
• Brings confusion instead of clarity.
• Condemns instead of leading to repentance.
• Accuses instead of restoring.
• Promotes deception and falsehood.
• Draws people away from God.
Someone may tell you to knowingly do what is wrong and later ask God for forgiveness. That is not the voice of God.
Whenever any voice encourages sin or contradicts Scripture, recognize that it is not from God.
Remember that the voice of God, the voice of the devil, and even your own thoughts often sound like your own inner voice. Therefore, you cannot judge by the sound alone—you must judge by the message.
Ask yourself:
• Does this agree with God’s Word?
• Does it produce peace or fear?
• Does it glorify Christ or satisfy the flesh?
The content of the message reveals the source of the voice.
Final Encouragement
Do not do business with the devil. Anyone who partners with him will always suffer loss.
Do not embrace the doctrines of darkness, because whatever you embrace today will influence your future.
Instead, remain close to God.
Study His Word.
Pray consistently.
When you pray, also learn to listen. God is a loving Father. He speaks with peace, wisdom, truth, and direction.
The more you know the voice of God, the less likely you are to walk in error.
May the Lord grant us spiritual discernment to recognize His voice and reject every voice of deception.
God bless you.
Jesus Christ is Lord.