Assumptions are dangerous. Not only can they lead us to do a disservice to others, but they can also put us in harm’s way, take us off track, and block the blessings God has for us. Too often, people assume they know what someone else needs, what they should be doing, or where they should be headed – without truly seeing the person in front of them. And when that happens, we risk leading them away from what God is actually calling them to do.
The Danger of Misguiding Others
When we assume we know what’s best for someone, we can unintentionally steer them in the wrong direction. Instead of supporting them in discerning God’s path for their life, we project our limited understanding onto them. That’s a serious problem – because if someone follows advice that pulls them away from their divine assignment, that’s not just between them and God. Now, you’ve stepped into that equation.
If you claim to be a messenger of God, a steward of His people, or someone who genuinely wants to help, then assuming you know what’s best – without listening, asking, or discerning – can be dangerous. It can cause harm. Because not every piece of advice, every opportunity, or every path is meant for every person. And when we insert ourselves where we shouldn’t, we risk becoming a distraction rather than a support.
Assumptions Can Block Our Own Blessings
The other side of this is how assumptions can stop us from receiving what God has for us. We look at people through our limited human understanding and decide – based on appearances, social status, material things, or surface-level interactions – whether they are valuable to us. Whether they have something to offer. Whether they are a blessing.
And in doing so, we miss the very blessings God has placed in front of us.
God knows more than we do. He aligns us with people, places, and opportunities that are meant to shape us, grow us, and bless us. But when we assume we already know who someone is or what they bring to the table, we close ourselves off from what God is trying to give us.
And on the flip side, we also assume that people have good intentions. We assume they are kind, that they operate with integrity, that they see the world the way we do. But the reality is—some people are not for us. Some people are walking in darkness. Some people will do whatever it takes to manipulate, deceive, and destroy.
This is why discernment is non-negotiable.
The Power of Discernment Over Assumption
Instead of assuming, we need to be discerning. Instead of making snap judgments, we need to ask questions. Instead of moving based on what we think we know, we need to move based on the clarity and guidance we receive from God and the Holy Spirit.
Discernment allows us to:
Be in the right spaces, around the right people, and on the right path.
Recognize when someone or something is not for us – even when it looks good on the surface.
Receive the blessings God is sending us instead of blocking them with our own assumptions.
Stay aligned with the favor and promises God has already spoken over our lives.
Because let’s be real – there are people who can sell you a dream, a lifestyle, a philosophy, or even a false sense of security, all while working against you behind the scenes. Some people are not just misguided; they are actively seeking to deceive, harm, and destroy.
This is why it is more important than ever to be clear in spirit, to stay connected to God, and to trust the discernment He gives us. When we do that, we not only protect ourselves, but we also ensure that we are truly supporting, guiding, and helping others in a way that honors God – not our own limited understanding.
No more assumptions. No more leaning on what we think we know. It’s time to move with discernment, wisdom, and divine clarity.