<2022-07-12T10:27:21.000Z> Intramuros_: I need some advice. I intend to discern the future by interpreting dreams and realized that god may disapprove. Would he?
<2022-07-12T10:31:24.000Z> SuperLutheran: If you do it by your own power, using your own discernment, then interpreting dreams becomes risky business.
<2022-07-12T10:32:14.000Z> SuperLutheran: Scripture states that interpretation of dreams is a gift from God, because by ourselves we can't even tell the difference between the *sources* of dreams. 
<2022-07-12T10:33:10.000Z> SuperLutheran: Dreams can come from our Lord or an angel. They can also be temptations from the devil. They can also be random synapses or neurons firing off - the spicy food you ate last night, etc.
<2022-07-12T10:34:17.000Z> Intramuros_: How risky is risky. Eternal damnation?
<2022-07-12T10:34:46.000Z> SuperLutheran: Perhaps not, but dreams can lead you down bad paths
<2022-07-12T10:35:20.000Z> SuperLutheran: Mundane example: you dream a voice telling you to jp on the cracks in the sidewalk, so you obey it the next day and twist your ankle.
<2022-07-12T10:36:03.000Z> SuperLutheran: Worse example - and I've seen this sort of thing: you dream that Diana the roman goddess is calling you to serve her and you get yourself in a neonatal spiral 
<2022-07-12T10:36:10.000Z> SuperLutheran: *neopagan lol
<2022-07-12T10:37:04.000Z> SuperLutheran: The best thing to do is keep a log or diary of your dreams, check everything you're experiencing with what Scripture says, and occasionally take it to your pastor to see if he can help.
<2022-07-12T10:37:39.000Z> SuperLutheran: After all, Solomon says quite pointedly that iron sharpens iron, and counselors together bring greater wisdom than just one guy.
<2022-07-12T10:37:51.000Z> Intramuros_: Ok. Thank you friend.
<2022-07-12T10:43:21.000Z> SuperLutheran: Happy to be of service fam
<2022-07-12T10:45:18.000Z> Intramuros_: While I've got you, what where the Roman/Greek pantheon? I doubt them to be demons (never any truly evil acts to my memory).
<2022-07-12T10:49:06.000Z> Intramuros_: *what were
<2022-07-12T10:54:55.000Z> SuperLutheran: Some are clearly demons (dionysius the hedonism deity, the goat gods, zeus being a pedo rapist, etc.)
<2022-07-12T10:55:43.000Z> SuperLutheran: Others are likely just heroes that the Greeks and romans elevated to godhood over time, like Hercules or Apollo
<2022-07-12T11:25:25.000Z> Intramuros_: This clears a lot up. Thank you friend.
<2022-07-12T11:49:58.000Z> SuperLutheran: Any time :)