Competing forces
This verse is often quoted among Christians. They sometimes take it to mean that if you are making a decision and you are confused, then it is not of God. Or if you are confused about anything in life, then it is not of God and should be dismissed. But we need to work through things. We need God's help to shed light on what is really happening. If the enemy is casting doubt on our minds, then the Lord can clear that up and reveal His will in the matter, if we're listening. When I looked up the original Greek for the meaning of confusion in this verse, it was surprising. It actually means anarchy. When there is a political uprising, it can happen when the people take power into their own hands, disregarding the law and man-made hierarchy in place. In light of this verse in Scripture, I take it to mean that when I am confused about a matter, that the enemy of my soul is playing anarchist in my mind, trying to overtake Christ in me (ha!). Poor devil. He just can't get