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How do we know God's will is true?

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We know God's will is true through Scripture, which reveals His nature, purposes, and commands, as well as through the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

The truth of God's will is grounded in His revealed Word, the Bible, which serves as a definitive guide for understanding His character and purposes. Scripture describes the will of God as holy, just, and good (Romans 7:12), setting moral standards for the believer's conduct. Moreover, the inner workings of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life further affirm God's will as true and trustworthy. Philippians 2:13 teaches us that it is God who works in us both to will and to do for His good pleasure, implying that our desire to obey God's will is also a reflection of His divine grace at work within us. Hence, through engagement with Scripture and reliance on the Holy Spirit, we can confidently discern and follow the truth of God's will.
Scripture References: Romans 7:12, Philippians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21, 1 Corinthians 11:25, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28, Colossians 1:9-10, Colossians 1:16, Isaiah 46:9-11, Psalm 25:9, Psalm 86:11, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 23:1, Hebrews 1:1-2, Romans 8:28-34, Ephesians 1:4-5, Psalm 139:6, Hebrews 10:36, Ephesians 1:4, John 6:40, Psalm 25:4-5; Psalm 143:10, 2 Peter 3:9, Hebrews 10:7, 1 John 2:17, Hebrews 13:20-21, Deuteronomy 29:29, Hebrews 6:17

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