The Role of the Leader/Member in Judging Prophecy
Main Text: 1 John 2:20, 27
Memory Verse: 1 John 2:20
In judging prophecy, inner witness is a very important tool used to test the truth or otherwise of a prophetic message. When the prophecy is true, there is inner peace. But when the prophecy is false there is anxiety and uneasiness. The inner peace and inner anxiety are called inner witness which is the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit, and must not be ignored in testing prophecy.
In 1 John 2:27, the apostle asserts that
Believers have an abiding anointing (the Holy Spirit)
This anointing is genuine and real
This ever-present anointing teaches us all things (including distinguishing between truth and false doctrine, prophecy, visions.)
The anointing works by inner promptings which we must learn to recognize and obey.
How to Handle False Prophecy
When all the indicators and your inner promptings show that there is false prophecy
As a church member, do not publicly interrupt the prophecy. What you need to do is to mention it to the leadership afterwards.
As a leader, if you realize that a prophecy is not of God, depending on what is being said you may allow it and bring a biblical balance later on, or stop it immediately.
Point for Discussions
1. What is the anointing?
2. How do you respond to false prophecy?
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