Biblical Prophets dont foretell for our personal gain, Soothsayers or fortunetellers do that...And it came to pass, as we were going to the place of prayer, that a certain maid having a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much gain by soothsaying... (Acts 16:16-18, Acts 16:19-40). God foretold, Biblical Prophets forewarn the people...for strengthening/instruction, encouraging and comfort (1 Cor. 14:3). Hence, a biblical prophecy is the application of Gods word -- revelation comes from the application of information foretold. For this reason, a biblical prophecy is Truth that can be validated by the Word of Truth (Deuteronomy 18:22, 1 Cor. 2:13, 1 Cor. 14:29). Yes, we should consider the claims of people who say that God has told them something, but we have to test their claims by the Bible. Paul wrote, Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:21, 22). Those claiming to receive dreams or visions from God are not to be revered, quoted as an authority, or worshiped. Instead their words are to be thoroughly challenged by the Word of God and if they bear up after close investigation, the Word of God is to be exalted – not the prophet!
Posted on: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 01:09:19 +0000