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Prophets, Stop Creating Fear

If you are involved in prophetic ministry, you must understand that prophecy is not a platform for creating fear in the hearts of people. The prophetic ministry is meant to reveal the heart, mind, purpose and dealings of God, not to make people slaves to anxiety. When a prophetic word consistently leaves people terrified, confused and hopeless, something needs to be examined. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice” (John 10:27). The voice of Jesus may correct, warn and confront, but it ultimately points people back to Him.

Any prophetic ministration that creates unnecessary fear in people lacks the character and authority of Jesus. This does not mean genuine prophecy will never contain warnings. Scripture contains prophetic warnings, corrections and revelations of judgment. However, even when God warns, His purpose is not emotional manipulation. The prophetic voice should help a person understand what God is saying and respond appropriately through faith, obedience and fellowship with the Holy Spirit. If your prophecy makes people feel that disaster is inevitable unless they continually depend on you, you need to ask whether you are pointing them to Jesus or making yourself their spiritual dependency.

You must also be careful with prophecies concerning relationships and marriages. A prophetic word that unnecessarily creates suspicion between a husband and wife, encourages accusations, produces hostility or causes people to separate without biblical wisdom should not be celebrated simply because it sounds supernatural. What kind of prophetic ministry leaves a couple fighting after the ministration? What kind of revelation causes people to distrust everyone around them without giving them the grace to walk in truth and wisdom? “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33).

Prophecy must never become a weapon for controlling people's decisions. You may receive revelation concerning someone's relationship, ministry, family or future, but revelation does not give you permission to become the Holy Spirit in another person's life. The person must be taught to discern, pray, examine and respond to God. First Thessalonians 5:20-21 says, “Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” Mature prophetic ministry does not demand blind acceptance; it produces spiritual maturity and teaches people to walk with God.

If you are a prophetic minister, return to the heart of Jesus. Let your prophetic voice carry truth without manipulation, correction without humiliation, warning without terror and revelation without confusion. Your assignment is not to make people dependent upon your prophetic gift but to help them become more sensitive to Jesus and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. The true testimony of prophecy should ultimately exalt Christ, produce godly conviction and lead people toward God's purpose. “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy” (Revelation 19:10).

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Apostle Prince Victor Matthew 

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