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To: Quix

I wouldn’t dare mock Jedediah or anyone else who is of a prophetic bent. The bible says a prophet judges what another prophet says.


102 posted on 10/14/2009 8:01:36 AM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL!)
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To: Marysecretary

There is that, though I Cor 12-14 has the local congregation doing the task.


119 posted on 10/14/2009 8:11:08 AM PDT by Quix (POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: Marysecretary

The Scriptures say a prophet is judged by what he says coming true. It also says we are to judge those who claim to be part of the body of Christ.

The full quote from 1 Corinthians 14 reads, “When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up. If any speak in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn, and let someone interpret. But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God. Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. If a revelation is made to another sitting there, let the first be silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged, and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets. For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.”

The point is not that one needs to be a prophet to judge the truth of a prophet’s ministry, but that the prophet of God can remain silent about a prophecy until an orderly time to speak.

Perhpas this earlier passage is also pertinent:

“Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? And if the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle?

So with yourselves, if with your tongue you utter speech that is not intelligible, how will anyone know what is said? For you will be speaking into the air. There are doubtless many different languages in the world, and none is without meaning, but if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be a foreigner to the speaker and the speaker a foreigner to me. So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church. Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray for the power to interpret.”

So I’m waiting to be built up - what is the point of this ‘prophecy’?

I went back and read a number of his ‘prophecies’ - I have no idea what the message is. So time for interpretation - what does he mean, and how does this build up the body of Christ?


131 posted on 10/14/2009 8:25:54 AM PDT by Mr Rogers (I loathe the ground he slithers on!)
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