madhatter85
Transhumanist
I have moved my comments to this thread from another thread. And i would like 9-10ths penguin to respond even though i posted it as a DIR.
A Prophet does 3 things:
1) Teaches, a Prophet is a teacher. That is the essential meaning of the word. He teaches the body of truth, the Gospel, revealed by the Lord to man; and under inspiration explains it to the understanding of the people. He is an expounder of truth. Also, he shows that the way to human happiness is through obedience to God's Law. the purpose of his life is to uphold the Lord's plan of salvation. all this he does by close communion with the Lord, until he is "full of power, even the spirit of the Lord" (Micah 3:8)
2) Seer. A seer is one who sees with spiritual eyes. He perceives the meaning of that which seems obscure to others; therefore he is an interpreter and clarifier of eternal truth. He forsees the future from the past and the present. This he does by the power of the Lord operating through him directly, or indirectly with the aid of divine instruments such as the urim and Thummim. He is one who walks in the Lord's light with open eyes.
3) Revelator. A revelator makes known, with the Lord's help, something before unknown. It may be new or forgotten truth, or a new or forgotten application of known truth to man's need. Always the revelator deals with Truth, certain Truth and always it comes with the divine stamp of approval. Revelation may be recieved in various ways, but it always presupposes that the revelator has so lived and conducted himself as to be in tune with the divine spirit of revelation, the spirit of truth, and therefore capable or recieving divine messages.
In another sense any worthy church member who has the gift of the Holy Ghost can be termed a "prophet." the bible states clearly -
Numbers 11:29 -
1st Corinthians 12:
Also, Moroni shows us how to judge correctly what is prophetic utterances of God and what are of false prophets.
Moroni 7:16-17
False prophecies can be made out of ignorance (zeal without true knowlege) or from a desire to thwart the plans of God. In either case, Satan is ultimately the beneficiary of the resulting confusion.
The following criteria given by Heber C. Snell is a great one to help us discern between true and false prophesy.
1) "Is the revelator is a disinterested or does he stand to profit from it's acceptance? The prophets must be self-denying to the point of willingness to die for the message."
2)"Is the prophetsi message in harmony with knowlege of the past and present, especially the scriptures?"
3) "Does the prophecy look confidently to the future for the consummation of knowlege and the triumph of Good over Evil?"
4) "What is it's position with refrence to man's freedom? The false prophet is afraid to see intelligence liberated- he fears investigation of ideas lest his own suffer by comparison. Not so the true prophet. As the prophet Joseph smith said, 'I teach them correct principles and let them govern themselves.' "
5) "The greatest of all tests: the tests of accurate results. Does the prophecy come to pass?"
6)"What is the personal integrity of the revelator?"
-Heber c. Snell
A Prophet does 3 things:
1) Teaches, a Prophet is a teacher. That is the essential meaning of the word. He teaches the body of truth, the Gospel, revealed by the Lord to man; and under inspiration explains it to the understanding of the people. He is an expounder of truth. Also, he shows that the way to human happiness is through obedience to God's Law. the purpose of his life is to uphold the Lord's plan of salvation. all this he does by close communion with the Lord, until he is "full of power, even the spirit of the Lord" (Micah 3:8)
2) Seer. A seer is one who sees with spiritual eyes. He perceives the meaning of that which seems obscure to others; therefore he is an interpreter and clarifier of eternal truth. He forsees the future from the past and the present. This he does by the power of the Lord operating through him directly, or indirectly with the aid of divine instruments such as the urim and Thummim. He is one who walks in the Lord's light with open eyes.
3) Revelator. A revelator makes known, with the Lord's help, something before unknown. It may be new or forgotten truth, or a new or forgotten application of known truth to man's need. Always the revelator deals with Truth, certain Truth and always it comes with the divine stamp of approval. Revelation may be recieved in various ways, but it always presupposes that the revelator has so lived and conducted himself as to be in tune with the divine spirit of revelation, the spirit of truth, and therefore capable or recieving divine messages.
In another sense any worthy church member who has the gift of the Holy Ghost can be termed a "prophet." the bible states clearly -
Numbers 11:29 -
Paul later tells us that prophecy is a "greater gift," to be coveted, and not despised29 And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit upon them!
1st Corinthians 12:
1st Thessalonians 5:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
From this we paint a clear picture that Prophetic voice is clear and concise and not confusing.20 Despise not prophesyings.
Also, Moroni shows us how to judge correctly what is prophetic utterances of God and what are of false prophets.
Moroni 7:16-17
False prophesy, by definition, is a prophetic utterance which does not come to pass, or which blinds and leads men astray from the true Doctrine of Christ.16 For behold, the Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil; wherefore, I show unto you the way to judge; for every thing which inviteth to do good, and to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ; wherefore ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of God.
17 But whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do evil, and believe not in Christ, and deny him, and serve not God, then ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of the devil; for after this manner doth the devil work, for he persuadeth no man to do good, no, not one; neither do his angels; neither do they who subject themselves unto him.
False prophecies can be made out of ignorance (zeal without true knowlege) or from a desire to thwart the plans of God. In either case, Satan is ultimately the beneficiary of the resulting confusion.
The following criteria given by Heber C. Snell is a great one to help us discern between true and false prophesy.
1) "Is the revelator is a disinterested or does he stand to profit from it's acceptance? The prophets must be self-denying to the point of willingness to die for the message."
2)"Is the prophetsi message in harmony with knowlege of the past and present, especially the scriptures?"
3) "Does the prophecy look confidently to the future for the consummation of knowlege and the triumph of Good over Evil?"
4) "What is it's position with refrence to man's freedom? The false prophet is afraid to see intelligence liberated- he fears investigation of ideas lest his own suffer by comparison. Not so the true prophet. As the prophet Joseph smith said, 'I teach them correct principles and let them govern themselves.' "
5) "The greatest of all tests: the tests of accurate results. Does the prophecy come to pass?"
6)"What is the personal integrity of the revelator?"
-Heber c. Snell
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