Im Concerned About How We Are Using "Gods Voice"

Something has been weighing on me, and I need to talk about it. I've spent decades in the trenches with believers — one on one, in groups, through meetings, conversations, emails and one on one work — and I keep seeing the same pattern showing up and doing real damage. It's the way we're using God's voice. I'm not saying God doesn't speak. I give full room for that. But I'm deeply concerned about a culture where "God told me" has become a stamp that shuts down dialogue, bypasses community wisdom, and leaves people spinning in shame, confusion, and mental health battles when things don't turn out the way they expected. In this video I share several concerns that I think we need to honestly look at as the body of Christ: → The "God said" stamp that silences healthy conversation → The danger of teaching believers to listen for a voice and assume the next thought is God → How preachers use "The Lord told me" to bypass the involvement of other believers → The "special hotline" problem — where certain people are treated as spiritual gurus → The mental and emotional fallout I'm watching happen in real time → How we're bypassing the simple, powerful fundamentals of God's Word and loving our neighbor → Why community discernment isn't optional — it's biblical This isn't an attack on leaders or a denial that God leads us. This is a pastoral heart crying out because I'm watching real people get hurt — and I think it's time we talked about it. If this resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you're healing from this kind of pattern, I want you to know — there's freedom we can discover together. ❓Submit a Question: https://markdejesus.com/questions/ 📘Get The OCD Healing Journey Book Today: https://markdejesus.com/the-ocd-healing-journey-book/ ➡️Get a FREE eBook on the Father’s Love: https://bit.ly/3fGu6t3 ▶️Mark's resource library: https://markdejesus.com/topics/ 👉Support future videos: https://markdejesus.com/donate/ 🌎Join the Healing and Freedom Community: https://markdejesus.com/community 📚Mark's books: https://markdejesus.com/books-by-mark-dejesus/ Music Provided by Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/73m02k and Audiio: https://ref.audiio.com/3c99d6zk Mark's Podcast and Video Equipment: https://markdejesus.com/equipment/ Disclaimer: The content published is for informational purposes. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is purely educational in nature. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, heard or viewed in our material. The resources given are not designed to practice medicine or give professional medical advice, including, without limitation, medical direction concerning someone's medical and mental health. Any resources given are not to be considered complete and does not cover all issues related to mental and physical health. In addition, any information given should not replace consultation with your doctor or any other mental health providers and/or specialists.