15 V. Certain guidelines are set forth in scripture concerning the operation of the gift of prophecy in the assembly. A. Two or three prophets may speak. The others are to weigh what is said. Even true prophets of God can at times give false prophecies. But he lied unto him.
Some prophecy is spoken presumptuously or given out of the deceit of the heart.
No true prophecy will contradict the written Word of God. B. It must not contradict the previously spoken and revealed will of God. It must come to pass. E. True prophecy of God will not instill fear or discouragement. It must not draw people away to another god.