They keep following him because he sounds convincing

They stay with him until he proves he is safe

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I confess that I have listened to other voices and gone my own way. I have sinned and I need your mercy. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you as my Lord and Savior. Teach me to know your voice and to follow you. Amen.

Listen to Your Voice

Lord, revive your Church so we know your voice well and do not chase what does not belong to you. Give us discernment, humility, and courage to turn away from false guidance. Make your people steady, faithful listeners who follow you alone, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Renew Our Hearing

Father, guard my mind and heart from voices that pull me away from what is true. Help me recognize what is not from you, and give me the courage to step back quickly. Keep me close to your truth and your peace, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Guard Me From Misleading Voices

Pray by naming one message, influence, or suggestion that has been shaping you. Ask God to show whether it belongs to him, then ask for one clear next step that helps you turn away from what is false and move toward what is true.

Testing What I Hear

Bring these to God: a sharper ear for his voice; freedom from the pressure to please every voice; a steadier heart when messages compete; gratitude for the safety of following him.

Growing in Discernment

Pray for: a friend or family member who feels pulled in many directions; the ability to hear truth clearly; courage to step away from harmful influence; peace that comes from following God.

For Someone Tangled in Confusing Voices

ἀλλοτρίῳ{a-lo-TRI-o###ah-lo-TREE-oh###a stranger} δὲ{DE###DEH###but} οὐ{oo###oo###not} μὴ{MEE###MEE###at all} ἀκολουθήσουσιν{a-ko-loo-THEE-soo-sin###ah-ko-loo-THEE-soo-seen###they will follow} ἀλλὰ{a-LA###ah-LAH###but} φεύξονται{FEF-kso-nde###FEHF-ksoh-ndeh###they will flee} ἀπʼ{ap###ahp###from} αὐτοῦ{af-TOO###ahf-TOO###him} ὅτι{HO-ti###HOH-tee###because} οὐκ{ook###ook###do not} οἴδασι{EE-da-si###EE-dah-see###know} τῶν{TON###TOHN###of (the)} ἀλλοτρίων{a-lo-TRI-on###ah-lo-TREE-ohn###strangers} τὴν{TEEN###TEEN###(the)} φωνήν{fo-NEEN###foh-NEEN###voice}

John 10:5 — DynamicTAB

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