Stop Trusting Every Inner Voice: 5 Tests the Saints Used to Discern God's Voice

That inner voice told you to act. But was it God? The saints left us five tests to find out. When you pray and a strong thought rises in your heart, how do you know it is truly from God, and not fear, pressure, or something worse? In this video, a Catholic priest walks you through five practical tests from Saint Ignatius of Loyola and other saints. You will hear how a cannonball at the Battle of Pamplona in 1521 led Ignatius to discover the discernment of spirits. You will also learn why you should never decide in spiritual desolation, and why young Samuel needed a guide. The Rules for Discernment are a trusted spiritual tradition, not a dogma, and they are always tested against Scripture and the teaching of the Church. Scripture for today: 1 John 4:1, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are of God." John 10:27, "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." Like and subscribe for the next video, on what to do when God feels silent. Then tell us below: what decision are you waiting to hear God on? We can pray for one another. Watch next: the dark night of the soul. Faith, prayer, and discernment rooted in Scripture and the saints. #DiscernmentOfSpirits #CatholicPrayer #SaintIgnatius #HearingGodsVoice #CatholicFaith