Subject: Truly searching for a prophet? |
Bible Note: Dear Searcher56, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! At the end of your post you write, "All of this is bad." If you are saying that we should not listen to the preachers of the Word, I disagree. Though we must all read and study the Bible, even the saved need to hear the preaching of the Gospel. The preached word is not only the Gospel of salvation, but the Good News of present and eternal life in Christ Jesus. As to wanting to know God's direction for their individual life and a vision for the future of their local church, I cannot find fault. Of course I do not think that we should dabble in fortune-telling or have an inordinate interest in asking for details. But we should all seek a vision from God, and He still does use His servants to give guidance and direction in order that we may serve Him and His people. My friend, it is our attitude that is the problem, in my opinion. If we ask with wrong motives, then you are correct. If we prophesy, preach, or misuse the gifts, then God is not pleased. In Christ Jesus, charis |