What were the characteristics of true prophets?

      

Discuss the characteristics of true prophets.

  

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Maurice
(i) They faced rejection and persecutation from the people.

(ii) Their prophecies came to pass.

(iii) They heard God's voice calling them to be His spokespersons through dreams, visions and by observing ordinary object.

(iv) They responded to God's call with obedience.

(v) They had faith in Yahweh as the only true God.

(vi) They stood for the covenant between Yahweh and His people, the Israelites.

(vii) They condemned all types of evil in the society.

(viii) They spoke and acted with authority and courage regardless of the consequences.

(ix) They led a righteous life.

(x) They acted as mediators between God and His people.

(xi) They challenged false prophets.

(xii) They communicated God's message in unique ways such as through symbolic actions.

(xiii) They were prayerful and always sought God's guidance and revelation.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 31, 2017 at 13:48


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