PROPHET’S CHARACTERISTICS

 

  1. The need to express truth verbally!

  1. A spiritual ability to discern character and motives of people!

  1. The capability to identify, define and hate evil!

  1. A willingness to experience brokenness and to encourage brokenness in others!

  1. A dependence on Scriptural truth on which to base everything!

  1. A desire for outward evidence to demonstrate inward conviction!

  1. A directness, frankness and persuasiveness in speaking!

  1. A guarded concern for God’s reputation!

  1. An inward weeping and identification with persons who are entrapped in sin or heartache of any kind!

  1. An eagerness to have others point out their blind spots!