The Biblical standards for prophets are clear. 100% accuracy or this is a false prophet deserving of death. Nothing in between
Duly noted. What if this guy (or any other believer) is simply operating in the Holy Spirit gift of prophecy and comes up with a word that inadvertently distorts God's intended message? The apostle Paul makes no provision for execution of New Covenant believers who get it wrong. The Ephesians office of prophet might qualify as one who has to get it right or risk death. Seems to me that something so drastic would warrant a reminder from Paul that such prophets better be really certain of what they've heard before they open their mouths.
Amen! Deuteronomy 18
This is worth the read and to watch the video. From Kris Vallatton, a pastor out of CA.
Have you ever wondered what a false prophet is? There’s a lot of interest and buzz around the world (and especially in the US) about prophets and prophecy. With all that’s going on, I wanted to take some time to share more about false prophets – and the facts and fallacies surrounding them.
There are many Christians who don’t believe in the gifts of the Spirit or the 5-fold ministry for today. Therefore, because Jesus said, “In the last days false prophets would arise,” they think all the prophets in the last days are false ones. But I’d propose that if there are false prophets, there must be real ones!
So what actually makes a person a false prophet? I’m going to share some news that may help you feel relieved: A false prophet is not someone who gives a bad prophetic word! Instead, a false prophet is someone who has an evil heart.
This is a complex topic, so I encourage you to check out this week’s blog that includes a video where I unpack this more. I also shared several scriptures that show how prophets function now, in the New Covenant.
I hope you’ll check it out and let me know what you think!
Now is not the time to veer away from prophetic ministry, but instead press into the powerful gift that Jesus gave us to comfort, exhort, and encourage the world. There are many people starving to know who they really are. We must not underestimate the redemptive power of God’s prophetic ministry. You have the ability to alter the history of people who are lost and broken. Jesus said that we were to make disciples of all nations and teach them the ways of the Kingdom. This is our prophetic mission, our mandate, and our passion. My prayer is that it be on earth as it is in heaven!
Much Grace,
Kris
https://www.krisvallotton.com/what-a-false-prophet-is-and-how-not-to-become-one