4Him :
I agree with the heart of what you're saying. God's will is clearly revealed in Scripture: love God, love our neighbor, act justly, show mercy, and share the good news. Those things are foundational.
Where I think we need to be careful is concluding that this is all God has to say to us. If we believe God's will is only the commands already revealed in Scripture, we can unintentionally stop seeking His personal direction. We stop asking, "Lord, where are You leading me today?"
Throughout Scripture, God didn't just give people general commands. He also personally directed Abraham, Moses, Ruth, David, Jonah, the prophets, and even the disciples when Jesus said, "Come, follow Me." He invited them to surrender their own plans and allow Him to lead them.
Sometimes, when we're truly tuned in to the Holy Spirit, God does speak with remarkable specificity. Sometimes He may impress on someone's heart, "Doctor," just as you mentioned in your example. That isn't the only way God speaks or leads, but I don't think we should dismiss the possibility that He still gives specific direction when His people are listening.
I don't believe God's moral will and His personal direction are competing ideas. I believe His direction is part of His will. Proverbs 3:5–6 says that if we trust in the Lord and acknowledge Him in all our ways, He will direct our paths. Romans 8:14 says that those who are God's children are led by the Spirit of God.
So yes, we should obey what God has already revealed in His Word. But we should also remain surrendered, listening for the Holy Spirit's leading, because I believe part of walking in God's will is allowing Him to direct our steps.
2026-07-20 21:53:57