Rules and Warnings if You Want to Give a Prophetic Word
Let all things be done decently and in order (1 Cor. 14:40).
Holy Words Given with Unholy Breath
I’ve discussed spiritually polluted prophecies, so now I’ll address the naturally polluted prophecy. If a prophet or prophetic person’s breath is foul, his/her prophetic words will more than likely be foul as well. I’ve experienced that many times: when the breath was rancid, the prophecy was off. I’m not talking about the breath being a little tart. I’m referring to a putrid odor that you can smell six feet before you reach a person. I’m also not referring to bad breath caused by illness. I’m talking about a basic lack of hygiene that causes a person’s breath to smell like a demon. After all, devils are called “unclean” for a reason.
The kind of smell I’m referring to is one that is so bad that you consider taking the person through deliverance. I have seen a correlation here too many times for it to be a coincidence. I want you to “selah” on this one (Strong’s #H5542). Have you ever received a prophetic word that was 100% accurate from someone whose breath was kicking?
Stop laughing, because I’m serious! Check your hygiene, especially if you work in close proximity with others. I taught this during a prophetic activation class, and a multitude of people ran up to grab breath mints from near the altar.
Respect the Dignity of Those to Whom You Minister
Don’t Compete During Prophecy!
you. The ministry of the prophetic is not a competition. Instead, focus on the word that God has for the person and not on other prophets.
The Danger of Asking a Lot of Questions During Personal Prophecy
questions, not God, to dictate the direction and shape of your prophetic words. Never do this.
stick of the direction you should take prophetically.
exact instead of just 50% accurate.
instead of prophesying and messing up a whole lot of lives. Prophetic words are weighty and should not be shared lightly. If you have to literally interrogate people in order to give them a word, then you probably need a bit more training before prophesying to the nations.
The Spirit Behind that Prophetic Word You Received
home, car, wealth, the downfall of your enemies, your haters and so forth, then that word is likely rooted in carnality and not spirituality.
next time that you receive a prophetic word that overemphasizes your natural self above your spiritual self, check the source. Selah. {eoa}
Dr. John S. Veal is the senior pastor/prophet of Enduring Faith Christian Center and the CEO of John Veal Ministries. Dr. Veal is a highly sought-after conference speaker due to his uncanny prophetic accuracy, humor, candor and unconventional preaching style. He has traveled the nations, presenting a myriad of prophetic trainings and ministry. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois, with his wife, Elisa, and their three children.