Signs from God vs Signs Sought by Men
The Bible makes a clear spiritual distinction between two kinds of “signs”: 1️⃣ Signs that God gives 2️⃣ Signs that people seek through superstition Understanding this difference is very important for the spiritual life. 1. Signs that come from God In Scripture, sometimes God Himself gives signs to confirm His word or His promises. For example: The sign given to Gideon with the fleece (Judges 6:36–40). The sign given to King Hezekiah when the shadow went backward on the sundial (2 Kings 20:9–11). The miracles and signs performed by Jesus Christ to show that He came from God. 📖 John 20:30–31 (NKJV) “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” ✔️ These signs have a purpose: to strengthen faith to confirm God’s Word to glorify God They do not come from human curiosity, but from God's initiative. 2. Signs sought by men When people seek ...