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When contemporary prophets claim to have a "special" relationship with God, no matter how they phrase it, it is not revelation but hubris. True revelation within the Christian tradition is rooted in the community of faith, tested by the Scriptures, and confirmed by the Spirit. Any assertion that elevates the individual over the whole body of believers runs counter to the humility required by the Gospel.
This kind of self-exaltation reflects a distortion of the prophetic calling, which always points back to Christ and the faith once delivered to the saints, not to personal status or special privilege.
It is essential to recognize that throughout biblical history, true prophets never sought to draw attention to themselves or to a supposed unique relationship with God.
Instead, they were often reluctant messengers, keenly aware of their own limitations and the weight of their calling. Their task was always to speak on behalf of God, calling His people back to fidelity, repentance, and holiness.
Claims of having exclusive access to divine revelation create an unnecessary and dangerous separation between the prophet and the body of Christ, promoting elitism rather than the shared experience of grace available to all believers.
Genuine prophecy aligns with the character and nature of God as revealed in Scripture, emphasizing His love, justice, mercy, and truth.
When self-proclaimed prophets claim to possess a "special" connection that places them above correction or accountability, they depart from the model set by Christ and the apostles. Scripture cautions against those who elevate themselves and draw attention away from Christ, for true prophecy must lead to the edification of the Church, not the glorification of the individual. It must always be tested and discerned within the community, in submission to the Spirit, Scripture, and the wisdom of the wider Church.
Humility is a hallmark of true revelation. The prophetic gift, like all spiritual gifts, is given for the common good, not personal elevation. Any claim to an exclusive relationship with God, which denies the reality that all believers share in the Holy Spirit and have access to the Father through Christ, reveals a profound misunderstanding of the nature of grace.
It is hubris to believe that God favors one individual in such a way that others are denied access to the same revelation or intimacy with Him. True prophecy reflects the unity of the Spirit and the oneness of the body of Christ, where no member is above another.
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