Where are the brave truth-tellers? Let's discuss the missing prophets! #TruthTellers #Prophets
Speaker: Not provided
Shared by First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME)
First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME)
Summary
Main message: The sermon contrasts true prophets with false ones and laments that the nation has lost the prophetic conscience—when the prophet's voice goes silent, moral and spiritual guidance vanishes. The speaker criticizes profit-driven, prosperity preaching and elevates prophets who call people back to God, challenge power, and bring hope.
Key points:
- Not all who prophesy are God's prophets; some preach for profit (critique of "name it and claim it" prosperity teaching).
- A true prophet calls people back to God and prompts heartfelt worship even if circumstances don't change.
- Prophets serve as the conscience of the nation and are willing to challenge kings and power.
- They comfort the vulnerable (widows), heal the sick, and bring hope to the hopeless.
- The current crisis is the silence of prophetic voice—a societal loss of conscience rather than primarily economic troubles.
Scriptures mentioned: none
