Miss Peregrine Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 What do you do when someone tells you that God told them something about you and a situation that you know is not true? I mean, I was there. I think I would know. No matter what you say, you get, " I know certain things because God told me, you're not telling the truth." Honestly, how can I compete with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristi26 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Um, I'm a Christian too, and I would point blank ask them how they know that it's God talking to them. And then I'd probably move on. Sorry you're dealing with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Wow, I have never had anybody say anything remotely like that to me. I think I would tell them to double check their two-way communicator...because theirs is obviously on the wrong frequency. Then I'd tell them to mind their own business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I'm Christian. I think my reaction would be ROFLMAO. Or else "God talks to me too, and he told me to stay the hell away from you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I would RUN AWAY. You can't compete with crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I've never encountered that. Maybe say something like, "That message couldn't have come from God. He and I know the truth, and that's not it." :confused1: I don't know. I'd just avoid the person. As Cat said, "You can't compete with crazy." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 NO way. Just walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 "I will give that all the consideration it deserves." And walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 You would not believe how often my dh (a pastor) deals with this. "God told me <insert unbiblical nonsense here>" My recommendation would be to put up a firm boundary with this person, giving them as little opportunity to speak as possible. I have experienced receiving a "message" from the Holy Spirit via another person. I knew it was genuine 1) because there was a piece of it that only I could know (it was a dream), 2) because of the completely humble way it was delivered to me, and 3) because of the complete peace that encompassed me upon hearing it. False prophets are not humble, do not bring peace, and cannot be verified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 You would not believe how often my dh (a pastor) deals with this. "God told me <insert unbiblical nonsense here>" My recommendation would be to put up a firm boundary with this person, giving them as little opportunity to speak as possible. I have experienced receiving a "message" from the Holy Spirit via another person. I knew it was genuine 1) because there was a piece of it that only I could know (it was a dream), 2) because of the completely humble way it was delivered to me, and 3) because of the complete peace that encompassed me upon hearing it. False prophets are not humble, do not bring peace, and cannot be verified. What she said. And I would take the conversation to the Pastor. He needs to know when one in his flock is going awry- it could be harmful to someone who doesn't have those checks in place yet and has this person coming up to them saying "God told me blah, blah, blah." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I had a guy propose to me once that way. He told me that God told him that we should get married. I told him that I had asked God about it and He had told me "No way." Take their God message and one up it with one of your own. (Which sounds a bit mean but this sort of thing is just crazy and can't be reasoned with.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Wowza! I can't add to the advice you've been given. That's pretty brazen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 I've got to go right now but I do want to say I can't just walk away from this person, IYKWIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 That's bizarre. And I'm not saying that as an atheist who doesn't believe in a god. I'm saying that as a person who is concerned that this person you know has a mental illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 What do you do when someone tells you that God told them something about you and a situation that you know is not true? I mean, I was there. I think I would know. No matter what you say, you get, " I know certain things because God told me, you're not telling the truth." Honestly, how can I compete with that? I've got to go right now but I do want to say I can't just walk away from this person, IYKWIM. If it was a situation where I was being frequently accused of lying(which is what this person is doing), and it was someone I could not drop kick out of my life, I would stop replying in any way that invited conversation "You're not telling the truth." "Oh. I have to go start dinner soon." Then I would start looking for ways to minimize contact at all cost. If it happened to be an in law, I would hand all communication with that person over to my DH. If it was one of my family member's, I'd develop a dependency on texting or e-mail for communication. I do wonder if telling them that God told you that you were correct would work. It seems like it might invite them to further accuse of you lying. ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I've got to go right now but I do want to say I can't just walk away from this person, IYKWIM. Hmmm... I would politely say thank you for your input, but I know what happened. Sometimes, people love to speak what I call christianese to manipulate a situation to their advantage. As if it makes them holier than thou. You know what happened, so everyone else is entitled to their opinion. Since we don't have details as to what your referring, just take it to God. Leave it at his feet and in his time, it will be revealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I'm Christian. I think my reaction would be ROFLMAO. Or else "God talks to me too, and he told me to stay the hell away from you." This made me laugh. This is also along the lines of what went through my head when I read your post. Sorry you're having to deal with this. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I've got to go right now but I do want to say I can't just walk away from this person, IYKWIM. OK, so my previous "run away" advice isn't going to work if you're stuck dealing with this person on at least a somewhat regular basis. Can you just bust out laughing? If you think that's too rude, I think your only option is to tell her that if she has a direct line back and forth with God, she should spend all of her time talking with Him and leave me alone. :glare: (OK, so I guess that's kind of rude, too, but I don't really think there's a "nice" way to tell her that you think she's either a liar or out of her gourd.) Whether it turns out that she's a nut or just incredibly manipulative, I wouldn't want to be anywhere near her. I certainly wouldn't put up with her garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 What do you do when someone tells you that God told them something about you and a situation that you know is not true? I mean, I was there. I think I would know. No matter what you say, you get, " I know certain things because God told me, you're not telling the truth." Honestly, how can I compete with that? Do you have a scripture verse to back up why God would not be telling you to do such and such? If so maybe you could quote it to them. Otherwise I would thank them for their opinion and change the subject. Let it all go through one ear and out the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 So far I have laughed, suggested a brain tumor, suggested he see a psychiatrist and suggested that he's conversing with Satan. I feel like I am going crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 So far I have laughed, suggested a brain tumor, suggested he see a psychiatrist and suggested that he's conversing with Satan. I feel like I am going crazy. And this guy is still speaking to you? He must be nuts! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 This person has played a trump card. There is nothing you can say that will convince this person of the truth. I would be very blunt and tell him/her that the two of you will never see eye to eye about this, and there is no way to resolve it so stop bringing it up. If this person gets belligerent, I would be tempted to remind said person that the devil can disguise himself as an angel of light and since this person has been told a lie by a spiritual being, he/she might want to seriously examine the true source of this revelation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 And this guy is still speaking to you? He must be nuts! :D I know, that was terrible of me, but I was so frustrated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I know, that was terrible of me, but I was so frustrated! FWIW, I probably would have said something worse!!! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 NO way. Just walk away. Walk very quickly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 So far I have laughed, suggested a brain tumor, suggested he see a psychiatrist and suggested that he's conversing with Satan. I feel like I am going crazy. As long as it isn't your dh or your pastor or your father, just run with it. Tell him you will take care of it as soon as God tells you it is the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Would a Bible verse help? This is the one I thought of for this situation. 2 Corinthians 13:1 - … “By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.†Sorry you are having to deal with this situation. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Would a Bible verse help? This is the one I thought of for this situation. 2 Corinthians 13:1 - … “By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.†He'll probably just tell her that God said he didn't write that one. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 This is not by any chance the same person that refers to you as terd nugget is it? If so tell her that terd nuggets don't listen to messages from God delivered from other people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Are you related to me? We have one in our family who wrote the Bible. Several of us have a code name for when this person is on a "mission" to warn each other. Here is a list of what we say to this person when this happens- My how blue the sky is today. Do you smell something? Sniff the air when saying this and it turns the subject very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 This person has played a trump card. There is nothing you can say that will convince this person of the truth. I would be very blunt and tell him/her that the two of you will never see eye to eye about this, and there is no way to resolve it so stop bringing it up. If this person gets belligerent, I would be tempted to remind said person that the devil can disguise himself as an angel of light and since this person has been told a lie by a spiritual being, he/she might want to seriously examine the true source of this revelation. This. I've been in this situation. Doing this is the only thing that let the situation die down, though it still comes up from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 "Really? Because I talk to God all the time and no offense, but He's never mentioned you."* Or you can just laugh in his face. Sorry you're dealing with this. Name that movie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Were you serious or just trying to diffuse an uncomfortable situation? Because honestly it could be something like that. I second that...could have been any of the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I would RUN AWAY. You can't compete with crazy. Amen! I did have someone insist on something similar and I told her she must be hard of hearing because God clearly told me the opposite. Seriously, people like this have something not quite right in their heads. My SIL believes anybody who tells you they have a special word from the Lord for you absolutely must. Based on this, she is heading down a very dangerous road for her family because someone was told something in their "prayer closet". I'm telling you, this particular SIL is the type that would drink the cool-aid! Avoid, avoid, avoid, but if said person brings it up again, be firm and say, "I was there. You were not. This is not open to discussion and I do not want you to bring it up to me ever again." It's okay to do that. She is stepping way over the line by basically calling you a liar and once that kind of line is crossed, it's okay to end the communication on that subject. Usually this type of person will move on to something else in their lives when they lose their audience. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'd probably suggest she talk to her doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn121 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 "Really? Because I talk to God all the time and no offense, but He's never mentioned you."* Or you can just laugh in his face. Sorry you're dealing with this. Name that movie... LadyHawke :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 What do you do when someone tells you that God told them something about you and a situation that you know is not true? I mean, I was there. I think I would know. No matter what you say, you get, " I know certain things because God told me, you're not telling the truth." Honestly, how can I compete with that? Frankly, I will tell any person who speaks to me about "what God told them", if they are saying it has anything to do with me, that I have no logical reason to believe them, so I don't. End of conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabinfl Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 A wise woman taught me, years ago, to hum. I use it, when I remember, in situations where there is no right answer (unsolicited advice from in-laws, etc.) It goes like this... Other Person: "Blah blah blahbbity blah!" Me: "Hmmmmmm." That's it. You can't argue with crazy, but THEY can't argue with a "hmmmmmm" either (and you've made just enough response to be polite, in cases where ignoring just stokes the fire). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Were you serious or just trying to diffuse an uncomfortable situation? Because honestly it could be something like that. I was serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 That person must be incredibly spiritually immature. I hope that they acquire some wisdom someday. Sorry you have to deal with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 If it's your dh- I would insist on him seeing a doctor, or I would ask him exactly what he was feeling guilty of, that he was trying to pawn off on you. It it's a parent, I would tell them that it's not god talking to them, but some evil being. I would also insist they see a doctor. If it were my child, I would take them to a therapist or at the very least, a pastor or church counselor. Anybody else- roll my eyes and move on. Have as little contact as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 It is really highly manipulative because like you said...how are you supposed to combat this? I would say: "I am going to wait what God tells me about this." OR "God told me never to believe anyone who says God told them something." I also like the response from a poster who suggested just hmmmmmmmm-ing. The older I get, the more I hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Is your sil telling you God told her to nickname you Turd Nugget on the email??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violamama Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 How is it possible you can't avoid them? Do they have power over you or your situation? If they are trying to use this special dispensation trump card on you, and they are messing with your family, you should take it to the authority available to you. (Pastor? Other family members? Director of whatever program is making you share air with him? His wife? sort of kidding a little maybe on that one...) Barring that, of COURSE you can avoid him, unless he's your husband. Hmmmmmm-ing is classic avoidance. So is walking away whenever you see him approach. Here, take my arm, I'll whisk you past him right over to the pub where you and I can chat about real theology and annoying weirdos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 It is really highly manipulative because like you said...how are you supposed to combat this? I would say: "I am going to wait what God tells me about this." OR "God told me never to believe anyone who says God told them something." I also like the response from a poster who suggested just hmmmmmmmm-ing. The older I get, the more I hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Is your sil telling you God told her to nickname you Turd Nugget on the email??? Lol, no. I am going to try "hmmmmm." But it's so infuriating. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I've been told that on a political message board before. I responded back that God talked to me too, at which point I was told that was completely disrespectful and blasphemous (by the OP who said God talked to her). So, you can see how that worked out for me. (Although that's probably just because God "told" me the exact opposite of what God "told" her). :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'd probably tell the person that it wasn't God talking to them because He doesn't lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 If this was just some person at church or an acquaintance, I would have no trouble dismissing it, laughing, etc. This person and I are at an impasse because the things he is saying question my very character. I can't see how to move forward with this hanging there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 If this was just some person at church or an acquaintance, I would have no trouble dismissing it, laughing, etc. This person and I are at an impasse because the things he is saying question my very character. I can't see how to move forward with this hanging there. :( I had something similar happen and it forever affected my relationship with the person. In a good way, I think, because I avoided future manipulation and drama. *sigh* I will say that I have had an experience/dream involving an angel and he did not bring up the actions of other people. He challenged me about my own heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 If this was just some person at church or an acquaintance, I would have no trouble dismissing it, laughing, etc. This person and I are at an impasse because the things he is saying question my very character. I can't see how to move forward with this hanging there. If this is your dh, get him to a doctor ASAP. Otherwise, I'd stick with "hmmm". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 If this is your dh, get him to a doctor ASAP. Otherwise, I'd stick with "hmmm". Won't go. Psych/counseling/ etc. is a crock.( not my words or belief) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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