This is the first time I've been insulted
in this manner. Usually, I have people like Glenn insult me and tell me I've
twisted Scripture... but they never say I haven't read Scripture. Interesting.
Send my regards to the prophet and tell him "Thank you."
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Sent: Saturday, 29
March, 2003 07:18
Subject: [TruthTalk]
Definition of "Prophet?"
Slade,
I sent your description of a prophet to a prophet and here is what he said
about it. I have his permission to forward this to TT. Since I know
this prophet a little, I would think your description must have been OK more
or less. He wouldn't hesitate to let us all have it. LOL
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Original Message -----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003
4:50 PM
Subject: Fwd: [TruthTalk]
Definition of "Prophet?"
What do you think of this description, Martin?
Martin:
This person seems to have a "textbook" knowledge
of prophets, and seems to me to not have been around many true prophets.
They wrote:
It's been my experience that those who are
"prophets" have a tendency to be unaware of their gift (or
extremely humble).
This is her experience. Most prophets that I know, God
makes that well aware of their call into this office, and begins that
training through the "college of hard knocks". This person has
never read the Bible concerning the prophets of old. Were they walking around
very quiet like "church mice", very humble? They were men and women
of intestinal fortitude (guts) who knew that if they didn't developed thick
skin and their authoritative leadership skills, NO ONE would listen to
them. They were humble, yet POWERFUL.
They quietly or privately give a word or passage here and
there that perfectly fits a person's need (for comfort or correction) at that
time.
Prophets work on individual and corporate levels. Our call
is to the "church."
The Lord sets the "tone" of how He wants the Word
given. Sometimes it may be quiet, while others times He may want it given in
a raised voice. Prophets are people that love God and His Church. When we see
people drifting off into sin, we jump up and sound the alarm to them or the
church, regardless of how the person or the church wants to receive it.
When the word is for correction, it tends to be
ill-received and the prophet is called names, ridiculed, or sternly
rebuked... and the "prophet" has no idea why.
Only a very immature prophet would give and Word and
"not know why" they were being rejected. All true mature prophets
give their Word from the Lord with the full knowledge that most people DO NOT
want anyone to tell them what to do, even God. We "expect" it and
us to be rejected.
Those who like to display their "prophetic gift"
like a peacock are compelled by their flesh and are not prophets at all. YHVH
has used them in spite of themselves. Would I be so bold as to say these
self-proclaimed prophets are false prophets?
Again, true prophets can get over into pride and still
function accurately in the prophetic. Just because they act prideful, does
not mean that they are the "real deal."
