”Despise not prophesyings.“
1 Thessalonians 5:20 KJV
Paul’s injunction to the Church, “don’t be one who scorns prophecies,“. We put out the Spirit’s fire when we scorn prophecy. Prophecy is a valid gift of the Holy Spirit needed by the Church today. There is no place in Scripture or its Church history that indicates the gift of prophecy has ceased or disappeared. It is an active function of the Holy Spirit in the Church around the world. We must not ignore, despise, or scorn any true gift of the Holy Spirit. Putting out the fire of the Holy Spirit is connected to scorning the prophetic ministry. The Church needs prophets and prophecy to keep the fire (inspiration) of the Holy Spirit burning in our hearts. Paul knew the importance of this when he instructed young Timothy, ”I’m writing to encourage you to fan into a flame and rekindle the fire of the spiritual gift God imparted to you when I laid my hands upon you”. All believers of Jesus Christ are to function in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring souls to Christ. Amen!
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