DUNAMIS_ PERMISSIVE WILL AND PERFECT WILL OF GOD
DUNAMIS_ PERMISSIVE WILL AND PERFECT WILL OF GOD

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Whose will are we walking in? Are we walking in the perfect will of God or are we catering to our flesh in His permissive will? We walk in the permissive will of God when we lean toward our own understanding and live in the flesh to glorify ourselves. We

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Permissive Will vs Perfect Will: Self‑Will, Sobriety and God’s Favour

Episode Overview

Walking in God’s perfect will is linked to obedience, favour and alignment with scripture, while permissive will is driven by flesh and self-will.
Modern temptations such as alcohol, drugs, gossip and sexual behaviour are framed as parts of the "tree of knowledge" that pull people from God’s plan.
A sensitive conscience and inner nudging are presented as signs that the Holy Spirit is still active and inviting someone to repent.
Choosing to do difficult, unwanted tasks in response to God’s direction is described as living as a "prisoner of the gospel" rather than seeking personal comfort.
Grace and mercy have limits; continuing in the works of the flesh is said to risk missing the kingdom of God despite outward religious activity.

“"Favor is when you walk in the perfect will of God. When you’re in your permissive will and you talk about God ain’t doing this, you are walking in his grace and mercy."”

What drives someone to seek a life that lines up with God’s best rather than just scraping by on grace and mercy? Resilient Truths’ "DUNAMIS_ PERMISSIVE WILL AND PERFECT WILL OF GOD" centres on that sharp difference, with Dr. Theresa M Bell breaking it down in plain, no-nonsense language. This faith-based chat keeps circling back to dunamis power – "the presence of God... the holy ghost" – and how that power flows when someone chooses obedience over self-will. Dr.

Bell explains that walking in God’s perfect will means aligning actions with scripture and conscience, while permissive will is "doing what we want to do" and still being kept alive purely by grace. As she puts it, "Favor is when you walk in the perfect will of God... when you’re in your permissive will... you are walking in his grace and mercy." You’ll hear familiar Bible stories used very practically.

Adam and Eve’s encounter with the serpent is compared to modern temptations like "drugs, alcohol or whatever", with peer pressure and compromise pulling people away from God’s plan. The works of the flesh in Galatians and 1 Corinthians are read out as a kind of spiritual checklist, especially relevant for anyone wrestling with addiction, gossip, sexual behaviour, or anger while trying to build a sober, stable life. Dr.

Bell doesn’t stay theoretical; she shares her own struggle about attending an event with people who once "disrupted" her life. She admits she’s "kicking and screaming like a toddler" but chooses to go because she wants to stay in God’s favour, describing herself as "a prisoner of the gospel" who sometimes has to do things she doesn’t want to do.

If you’re wrestling with choices, wondering whether your habits and relationships are helping or hurting your recovery, this episode offers a straight-talking look at the cost of self-will and the peace that comes with obedience. Where do you think your daily decisions would sit – permissive will or perfect will?

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