Second Sunday in a row that I am posting. I might have to start a trend called "Sunday Quick Note."
Anywho, here's my quick note:
I tend to distrust anyone who tacks the title "Prophet/Prophetess" in front of their name. Perhaps this is wrong of me, but it makes my hair stand on end. I understand this is a valid spiritual gift, but it's a gift, not a personage, right?
Maybe I'm strange. Maybe it's judgemental of me. I don't know. Thoughts?
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It DOES seem to show a lack of humility. Plus, I suspect that most people who brag about it are probably FALSE prophets!
ReplyDeleteI agree...and in addition, in my experience, most people who tack 'Prophet' onto their name also are into revelatory experiences that usually begin like- "God showed me..." or "Jesus took me to heaven and said..." The Revelation from Jesus to us is closed (Jude 1:3), there are no new revelations. It is all in the bible, delivered to the saints once for all, and we are not to add nor take away from the Word. If any 'prophet' claims to have new information from Jesus, then you know immediately they are false.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, people who have the gift of prophecy exhort, educate, or explain the prophesies that are already IN the bible, by the strength of the Holy Spirit. Spirit driven saints who have been given the gift of prophecy tend to be humble, knowing that the things they say, write, or act upon are known to them only because the Holy Spirit has imparted this wisdom. It tends to be humbling rather than ego-boosting.
Those of us who have experienced true conversion are all called to be God's messengers (or prophets) of the Gospel. But just like Elizabeth said, there is true humility coupled with wisdom that does not attach to the personage of "prophet." Rather in humility, we are to encourage and exhort one another and also admonish one another in wisdom and love. Great points, Gorges and Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteOh, I do acknowledge that there are legitimate prophets in the world as you have stated and shown, so I won't reiterate.
ReplyDeleteWhen I wrote this, I was thinking of the people on facebook who tack the title onto their name. For example, "Prophetess Tina Smalley." (That name was made up)
I can't picture a true prophet of God carrying around business cards with their title as "prophet" listed. It just doesn't jive with me...
-Emily