“Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings.”
1 Thessalonians 5:19-20 KJV
Paul teaches, “Never restrain or put out the fire of the Holy Spirit. And 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 in 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 the scorning of the prophetic ministry. We need prophets and prophecy to keep the fire (inspiration) of the Holy Spirit burning in our hearts. Let’s regard seriously what the Holy Spirit prophecies to the Church, knowing that all His plans are for the best. Amen!
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