Choosing Our Own Prophets - The Further Weakening of a Nation. Those prophets who support our own agenda, a symptom and indicator a society, organization, person or nation could suffer great loss in its near future! Yahweh’s prophets who speak for Him are shut out from mainstream conversations. Denominations and movements choose their own exclusive prophets. Jesus and His testimony through inspired prophets ignored and sidelined. This scenario leads any nation, organization or person astray.

1 Corinthians 3:4

Aramaic Bible in Plain English

For whenever each of you says, “I am of Paulus”, and another says, “I am of Apollo”, behold, are you not carnal?

1 Kings 22:12 and 8

12 And all the prophets prophesied so and said, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and triumph; the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.”

8 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imlah, but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but evil.”

Revelation 19:10 

And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. 

Note: Jesus’ testimony or The spirit of Prophecy are Jesus’ own words. Words that come directly from Him through inspiration after careful contemplation and humility.

The following account recorded in 1 Kings 22:1-40 allows the reader awareness of a heart attitude many of us possess both religious and non religious regarding tribal attitudes and choosing our carefully selected subject experts of any industry, high profile religious personalities, partisan spokespersons from our political side of the isle, our favorite media darlings and our favorite ivy league professor who has rank with academia. 

These categories and the individuals who represent each group are indeed ‘prophets’ we select on our own to listen to with the intention to internalize and to implement their words, concepts, predictions as our philosophy for life. If you don’t remember anything else from this moment on, remember that each organization, religious or secular, has their own set of self-selected prophets who they listen to exclusively.

To help with this multidisciplinary concept of prophets that represent many disciplines not just religious prophets we can take a quick look at the report contained in 1 Kings 18:19 where the prophet Elijah summons all of Israel to Mount Carmel and specifically invites and challenges two separate disciplines of prophets. He summoned the prophets that represented Ba'alim as well as the prophets who represented Ashera. Including Elijah there were three groups of prophets on Mount Carmel for the show down. In Hebrew it is clear to understand that. Representing Yahweh was Eliyahu, Navi HaShem, that was Elijah Yahweh's prophet, Representing Jezebel were Navi Ashera 400 of them, and representing the worship of Ba'alim were Navi Ba'alim 450 of them. So on that mountain were Navi HaShem, Elijah, Navi Ashera, and Navi Ba'alim. All were prophets only one belonged to the true God.

This attitude poses a danger to all people, secular and religious and is a gamble because as you will see in the following story an entire nation was led astray by frivolous predictions that caused great loss and fatalities. Predictions that were knowingly not true but narcissistically presented as truth as God was waved away with a high hand. This attitude is an indicator that society has moved away from God to the extent of being at enmity with God.

This attitude among groups in a society, behaviors that are in violation of God’s Kingdom ultimately moves the hand of God to bring matters to a head in His favor as He makes Kingdom corrections. Let’s meet on the other side of this account below to see where we are as a people globally and nationally with the opportunity to ‘self correct.’ We will take a look at the the following categories of prophets:

• Prophets of Media

• Prophets of Academia

• Prophets of Politics

• Prophets of Religion

• Prophets of Industries

1 Kings 22:1-40

Ahab and the False Prophets

1 For three years Syria and Israel continued without war. 2 But in the third year Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel. 3 And the king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you know that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, and we keep quiet and do not take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?” 4 And he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.”

5 And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Inquire first for the word of the Lord.” 6 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall I go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.” 7 But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here another prophet of the Lord of whom we may inquire?” 8 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imlah, but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but evil.” And Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say so.” 

9 Then the king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Bring quickly Micaiah the son of Imlah.” 10 Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah were sitting on their thrones, arrayed in their robes, at the threshing floor at the entrance of the gate of Samaria, and all the prophets were prophesying before them. 11 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made for himself horns of iron and said, “Thus says the Lord, ‘With these you shall push the Syrians until they are destroyed.’”12 And all the prophets prophesied so and said, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and triumph; the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.”

Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab

13 And the messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, “Behold, the words of the prophets with one accord are favorable to the king. Let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak favorably.” 14 But Micaiah said, “As the Lord lives, what theLord says to me, that I will speak.” 15 And when he had come to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall we refrain?” And he answered him, “Go up and triumph; the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.”

16 But the king said to him, “How many times shall I make you swear that you speak to me nothing but the truth in the name of the Lord?” 17 And he said, “I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd. And the Lord said, ‘These have no master; let each return to his home in peace.’”18 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?”19 And Micaiah said, “Therefore hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing beside him on his right hand and on his left; 

20 and the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one said one thing, and another said another.21 Then a spirit came forward and stood before the Lord, saying, ‘I will entice him.’ 22 And the Lord said to him, ‘By what means?’ And he said, ‘I will go out, and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ And he said, ‘You are to entice him, and you shall succeed; go out and do so.’ 23 Now therefore behold, theLord has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; the Lord has declared disaster for you.”

24 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “How did the Spirit of the Lord go from me to speak to you?” 25 And Micaiah said, “Behold, you shall see on that day when you go into an inner chamber to hide yourself.” 26 And the king of Israel said, “Seize Micaiah, and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son, 27 and say, ‘Thus says the king, “Put this fellow in prison and feed him meager rations of bread and water, until I come in peace.”’” 28 And Micaiah said, “If you return in peace, theLord has not spoken by me.” And he said, “Hear, all you peoples!”

Ahab Killed in Battle

29 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. 30 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your robes.” And the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. 31 Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, “Fight with neither small nor great, but only with the king of Israel.” 32 And when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “It is surely the king of Israel.” So they turned to fight against him. And Jehoshaphat cried out. 

33 And when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. 34 But a certain man drew his bow at random and struck the king of Israel between the scale armor and the breastplate. Therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded.” 35 And the battle continued that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Syrians, until at evening he died. And the blood of the wound flowed into the bottom of the chariot. 36 And about sunset a cry went through the army, “Every man to his city, and every man to his country!”

37 So the king died, and was brought to Samaria. And they buried the king in Samaria. 38 And they washed the chariot by the pool of Samaria, and the dogs licked up his blood, and the prostitutes washed themselves in it, according to the word of the Lord that he had spoken. 39 Now the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did, and the ivory house that he built and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 40 So Ahab slept with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place.

Prophets of Media - Each media outlet has its very own corporate philosophy, one that supports specific aspects in culture and supports a specific political point of view. As a result guests and subject experts are chosen that align with each network's corporate goals. After screening several guests you will notice each show and the network itself will develop a panel of returning guests who support the network's corporate philosophy. This panel of returning guests are invited back because they agree to say what the network requires them to say. Like Ahab’s prophets these secular prophets prophesy according to what the network wants them to prophesy. These guests are among the ‘prophets of media.’ 

Also among the prophets of media are media celebrities themselves who get paid to sell specific view points in support of the networks corporate goals and philosophy. These media celebrities are top dogs among the prophets of the media. Any guest who says anything contrary to the accepted media philosophy is censored just as Yahweh’s prophet Macaiah was even hated. Prophets of the media can lead a nation astray, especially low information voters just trying to make a living. What’s forgotten is the result of this media propaganda is never ever positive.

 Prophets of Academia - this class of prophets are usually tenured college professors whose reputations are premised on if anyone knows what they are talking about it is the tenured college professor. This group of prophets also include medical doctors and attorneys, psychologists and psychiatrists who are expected to possess the most complete conclusions to their subjects of expertise. In theory and in many cases tenured professors do a good job educating the nation’s under graduates but when they weaponize, politicize and deviate from disciplined analysis to accommodate a specific agenda these educators then become prophets of academia.  

Prophets of Politics - this class of prophets are political pundits who are usually self employed and who brand themselves as liberal or conservative leaning opinion pundits and analysis experts. In theory there are reputable think tanks who strive to educate the electorate regarding trends, nuances not obvious to most of us without scientific data analysis. But when these pundits intentionally spin, twist information in support of any given issue or political party these individuals join the class of the prophets of politics who lead a nation astray. These prophets of politics also include notable members of congress and senate, the executive branches of government and military and also members of the judicial branch of government. Many individuals in government aim to do a great job for our nation, but when each decides to pervert their discipline to support a given agenda these individuals become members of the prophets of politics who lead a nation astray.

Prophets of Religion - In Ahab’s court reported in the story we just read, were groups of the prophets of religion of that day. In 2021 and beyond this class of prophets are still part of our general religious society. Many media outlets only interview celebrity high profile religious leaders and only religious leaders among that class. We hope these leaders are indeed Yahweh’s prophets, those who in humility deliver Jesus’ words and Jesus’ testimony to an audience. I have seen first hand Yahweh’s person deliver a message to members of the media, members of politics, members of academia and to members of industry in private the way it should be done. And as a result the members of the media brought on a celebrity religious leader to refute the word of the Lord. Like Jesus looking at Jerusalem and weeping, so did I. No anger, just sadness regarding the situation. I have seen the same situation with the legislative branch who refuted the inspired word of God or used the inspired word of God for evil benefit. We see society always deciding to choose their own prophet and rejecting those who may be sent from Yahweh Himself! 

Prophets of religion are also among the various denominations and religious movements of our time. Baptists for example may only listen to their own prophets who are raised from among the Baptist ideology and strain. Not picking on Baptists this is only one example. Baptists prefer “Baptist Prophets” in their pulpits and conferences. Word of Faith only chooses and listens to word of faith prophets for example. This rule and custom is the same for almost all denominations and movements. Catholics only listen to prophets who identify as Catholics. Pentecostals usually want to hear from Pentecostal prophets. As a society we choose our own prophets! Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans you name it all choose people of their own brand to speak to their congregations, seminars and schools. Of Course there are exceptions among all denominations mentioned and I thank God for them.

Prophets of Industries - Prophets of Industry are led by Social media Prophets, leaders of the social media industry. The high tech industry leaders along with the leaders of social media platforms are the most notable among prophets of industry. This class of prophets may be the most influential and effective in crafting and engineering their messages, agenda and doctrines. Among prophets of industry are leaders and influencers of the medical and healthcare industry, military industrial complex, wall street, the banking industry, real estate industry, manufacturing industry, teachers unions and the auto industry. Each of these industry leaders and influencers “prophesy” to nations via social media and high level networks shaping not only domestic policy for one nation, or shaping foreign policy for one nation but shaping domestic and foreign policy for several nations at a time. Prophets of Industries are probably the most influential among the cadre of prophets.

The classes of modern day prophets addressed here are classes of prophets with competing messages very similar to the religious, political and communications setting present in Elijah's day. The media, academia, political, religious and industrial classes of prophets competing with the message and efficacy delivered by the prophets of Yahweh. The Moral of the story we just read from 1 Kings 22:1-40 is all throughout history mankind has brushed aside the One True God, enriched his own ideas, ideologies and philosophy for life while being away from God and opposing God. In doing so to further drive home their ideas and propaganda, selected voices are propped up to reinforce irresponsible and false ideas that are made public in media, religion, politics, academia and industry.  These sell carnal, self-serving agendas that will bring profit. Historically Yahweh has always had at least one if not more of His prophets, a Navi Hashem in every generation, a preacher of righteousness who will in love tell the Good News of Jesus Christ and tell the Truth to a society if they are willing to listen.

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選擇我們自己的先知－一個國家的進一步衰弱。那些支持我們自己的議程、社會、組織、個人或國家的症狀和指標的先知可能在不久的將來遭受巨大損失！為耶和華說話的先知被排除在主流對話之外。教派和運動選擇自己專屬的先知。耶穌和祂透過啟示的先知所作的見證被忽視和邊緣化。這種情況會讓任何國家、組織或個人誤入歧途。 哥林多前書 3:4 簡單英語阿拉姆語聖經 每當你們每個人說：“我是屬於保盧斯的”，而另一個人說：“我是屬於阿波羅的”，看哪，你們不是屬肉體的嗎？ 列王記上 22:12 和 8 12 眾先知都如此預言說，你可以上基列的拉末去，必得勝。耶和華必將那城交在王的手裡。 8 以色列王對約沙法說：“我們可以求問耶和華的還有一個人，就是音拉的兒子米該雅。但我恨他，因為他對我說的預言不為善，只為惡。” 啟示錄 19:10 我跪倒在他腳前敬拜他。他對我說，千萬不要這樣做：我是你的同伴，也是你為耶穌作見證的弟兄們的僕人：你們要敬拜神，因為耶穌的見證就是預言中的靈意。 註：耶穌的見證或預言之靈是耶穌自己的話。這些話語是他經過仔細沉思和謙卑之後直接從靈感而來的。 以下記錄在列王記上22:1-40 的記述讓讀者了解我們許多人對部落態度和選擇我們精心挑選的各行業主題專家、知名宗教人士、黨派發言人的態度，無論是宗教還是非宗教。 這些類別和代表每個群體的個人確實是我們自己選擇傾聽的“先知”，目的是內化並實施他們的話語、概念和預測作為我們的生活哲學。如果你從這一刻起不記得任何其他事情，請記住每個組織，無論是宗教組織還是世俗組織，都有自己的一組自選的先知，他們只聽從這些先知。 為了幫助理解代表許多學科而不僅僅是宗教先知的先知的多學科概念，我們可以快速瀏覽一下列王記上18:19 中包含的報告，其中先知以利亞召喚所有以色列人到迦密山，並特別邀請和挑戰兩個不同的人。他召喚了代表巴力姆的先知以及代表亞瑟拉的先知。包括以利亞在內，迦密山上共有三組先知參加比賽。在希伯來語中，這一點是很容易理解的。代表耶和華的是Eliyahu，Navi HaShem，即以利亞耶和華的先知，代表耶洗別的是Navi Ashera 400人，代表崇拜Ba'alim的是Navi Ba'alim 450人。在那座山上有 Navi HaShem、Elijah、Navi Ashera 和 Navi Ba'alim。所有人都是先知，只有一位屬於真神。 這種態度對所有人，無論是世俗的還是宗教的，都構成了危險，並且是一場賭博，因為正如您將在下面的故事中看到的那樣，整個國家都被輕率的預測引入了歧途，造成了巨大的損失和死亡。那些明知不真實卻自戀地被當作真理呈現為上帝的預言被高壓手段打消了。這種態度顯示社會已經遠離神，達到與神為敵的程度。 社會中各群體的這種態度以及違反上帝王國的行為最終會促使上帝施展手腳，使事態發展到有利於他的地步，因為他會做出王國的糾正。讓我們在下面的敘述的另一邊見面，看看我們作為一個全球和全國人民處於什麼位置，有機會「自我糾正」。 媒體先知 學術界的先知 政治先知 宗教先知 工業預言家 列王紀上 22:1-40 亞哈和假先知 1 敘利亞和以色列連續三年沒有發生戰爭。 2 第三年，猶大王約沙法下到以色列王那裡。 3 以色列王對臣僕說：“你們知道基列的拉末是我們的嗎？我們卻靜默不言，不將它從亞蘭王的手中奪走。” 4 他對約沙法說，你願意同我去攻打基列的拉末嗎？約沙法對以色列王說：“你我不分彼此，我的民就是你的民，我的馬就是你的馬。” 5 約沙法對以色列王說，你先求問耶和華的話。 6 以色列王聚集了先知，約有四百人，對他們說：“我去攻打基列的拉末可以不可以呢？”他們說  「你可以上去，因為主必將那城交在王的手裡。」 7 約沙法說：“這裡不是還有耶和華的先知嗎？我們可以求問嗎？” 8 以色列王對約沙法說：“我們可以求問耶和華的還有一個人，就是音拉的兒子米該雅。但我恨他，因為他對我說的預言不為善，只為惡。”約沙法說：“王勿如此說。” 9 以色列王召了一個大臣來，說：“快將音拉的兒子米該雅帶來。” 10 以色列王和猶大王約沙法，穿著朝服，坐在撒瑪利亞城門外的禾場上，眾先知都在他們面前說預言。 11 基拿拿的兒子西底家為自己製造了鐵角，說：「耶和華如此說：『你要用這些鐵角推擠亞蘭人，直到他們被消滅。』」12 眾先知也如此預言說：「你們上去吧！」到基列的拉末並凱旋；耶和華必將那城交在王的手裡。 米亞預言攻擊亞哈 13 去召米該雅的使者對他說：「看哪，眾先知的話一致有利於王。你的言語要像他們中的一個人所說的那樣，並且要說好話。 14 米該雅說：“我指著永生耶和華起誓，耶和華對我所說的話，我必講。” 15 他到了王那裡，王對他說：“米該雅，我們去基列的拉末打仗可以嗎？”他回答說：“上去吧，得勝吧！”耶和華必將那城交在王的手裡。 16 王對他說：“我要叫你發誓多少次，你奉主的名對我說的都是實話呢？” 17 他說：「我看見以色列眾人分散在山上，如同沒有牧人的羊群。耶和華說：『這些人沒有主人； 』」 18 以色列王對約沙法說：「我不是告訴過你們，他不會說關於我的福祉，而是說兇惡的預言嗎？ 」 19 米該雅說：「所以你要聽這話。我看見主坐在祂的寶座上，天上的萬象站在祂的左右； 20 耶和華說：「誰去引誘亞哈，使他上去，倒在基列的拉末呢？」一人說一套，一人說一套。耶和華對他說：「用什麼方法呢？」他說：「我要出去，在他眾先知的口中作說謊的靈。」』你去引誘他，你就會成功；出去吧。耶和華已經宣告你們有禍了。 24 基拿拿的兒子西底家前來打米該雅的臉，說：“耶和華的靈怎麼離開我對你說話呢？” 25 米該雅說：“當你進入內室藏身的那一天，你就會看見。” 26 以色列王說：「抓住米該雅，帶他回到邑宰亞們和王的兒子約阿施那裡。27 王 如此說：『將這個人下在監裡，給他微薄的食物。食物和水，直到我平平安安回來。他說：“諸位人民，請聽！” 亞哈在戰鬥中陣亡 29 於是以色列王和猶大王約沙法上基列的拉末去。 30 以色列王對約沙法說：“我要喬裝上陣，你只穿袍服。”以色列王喬裝上陣。 31 亞蘭王吩咐他的三十二個車長說：“無論大小，都不與他們爭戰，只與以色列王爭戰。” 32 車兵長看見約沙法，就說：“這真是以色列王。”於是他們轉而與他作戰。約沙法大聲喊叫。 33 車兵長見不是以色列王，就轉身不追趕他了。 34 有一個人隨意開弓，射中以色列王的鱗甲和胸牌之間。於是他對車夫說：“你轉過身來，帶我離開戰場，因為我受傷了。” 35 那天，戰鬥仍在繼續，國王在戰車上支撐著，面對敘利亞人，直到晚上他才死去。而傷口的血，也流進了戰車底部。 36 日落時分，軍中有人喊叫說：“各人歸本城去，各人歸本鄉去！” 37 於是王死了，被帶到撒瑪利亞。他們就把王葬在撒瑪利亞。 38 他們在撒瑪利亞池邊清洗戰車，狗舔他的血，妓女也在池中洗澡，正如耶和華所說的話。 39 亞哈其餘的事，凡事 他所行的，他所建造的象牙宮和一切城池，不都寫在《以色列諸王記》上嗎？ 40 亞哈與他列祖同睡。 媒體先知－每個媒體都有自己的企業理念，支持文化的特定面向並支持特定的政治觀點。因此，嘉賓和主題專家的選擇符合每個網路的企業目標。在篩選了幾位嘉賓後，您會注意到每個節目，並且網絡本身將開發一個支持該網絡企業理念的回訪嘉賓小組。這群回訪嘉賓被邀請回來，因為他們同意說出網路要求他們說的話。就像亞哈的先知一樣，這些世俗先知根據網路希望他們預言的內容來預言。這些客人都是「媒體先知」。 媒體的先知中也包括媒體名人本身，他們透過推銷特定觀點來獲得報酬，以支持網路的企業目標和概念。這些媒體名人是媒體預言家中的佼佼者。任何發表任何與公認媒體理念相悖的言論的客人都會受到審查，就像耶和華的先知瑪該雅甚至受到仇恨一樣。媒體的先知可能會讓一個國家誤入歧途，尤其是那些只想謀生的資訊匱乏的選民。人們忘記的是，這種媒體宣傳的結果從來都不是正面的。 學術界的先知——這類先知通常是終身大學教授，他們的聲譽取決於是否有人知道他們在談論什麼，那就是終身大學教授。這群先知還包括醫生、律師、心理學家和精神科醫生，他們被期望對自己的專業領域有最完整的結論。從理論上講，在許多情況下，終身教授在教育國家本科生方面做得很好，但當他們武器化、政治化並偏離紀律分析以適應特定議程時，這些教育者就會成為學術界的先知。 政治先知－這類先知是政治專家，他們通常是個體經營者，他們將自己標榜為自由派或保守派傾向的民意專家和分析專家。從理論上講，有一些信譽良好的智囊團致力於向選民提供有關趨勢的教育，如果沒有科學的數據分析，這些細微差別對我們大多數人來說並不明顯。但是，當這些專家故意扭曲、扭曲訊息以支持任何特定問題或政黨時，這些人就加入了將國家引入歧途的政治先知的行列。這些政治先知也包括國會和參議院的著名成員、政府和軍隊的行政部門以及政府司法部門的成員。政府中的許多人都致力於為我們的國家做出偉大的工作，但是當每個人都決定扭曲自己的紀律來支持特定的議程時，這些人就成為將國家引入歧途的政治先知的成員。 宗教先知 - 在我們剛剛讀到的故事中，亞哈的宮廷裡有一群當時的宗教先知。到 2021 年及以後，這類先知仍然是我們整個宗教社會的一部分。許多媒體只採訪名人、高知名度的宗教領袖，只採訪該階層中的宗教領袖。我們希望這些領袖確實是耶和華的先知，他們謙卑地向聽眾傳達耶穌的話語和耶穌的見證。我親眼目睹耶和華的人以應有的方式私下向媒體成員、政治成員、學術界成員和工業界成員傳遞訊息。結果，媒體請來了一位著名的宗教領袖來反駁主的話語。就像耶穌看著耶路撒冷哭泣一樣，我也是如此。我在立法部門也看到同樣的情況，他們駁斥神所默示的話語，或利用神所默示的話語來謀取邪惡的利益。我們看到社會總是決定選擇他們自己的先知並拒絕那些可能是耶和華親自派來的人！ 宗教先知也屬於我們這個時代的各種教派和宗教運動。例如，浸信會可能只聽從浸信會意識形態和派系中提出的自己的先知。不是針對浸信會，這只是一個例子。浸信會更喜歡在講壇和會議上使用「浸信會先知」。例如，信仰之言只選擇並聆聽信仰之言先知。對於幾乎所有教派和運動來說，這項規則和習俗都是相同的。天主教徒只聽自稱為天主教徒的先知的話。五旬節派通常希望聽到五旬節派先知的聲音。作為一個社會，我們選擇自己的先知！衛理公會、長老會、路德會，凡是你能想到的都選擇自己的人 品牌向他們的會眾、研討會和學校演講。當然，所提到的所有教派都有例外，我為此感謝上帝。 行業先知 - 行業先知由社交媒體先知（社交媒體行業的領導者）領導。高科技產業的領導者以及社群媒體平台的領導者是業界預言家中最引人注目的。這類先知在發展和設計他們的訊息、議程和教義方面可能是最有影響力和最有效的。工業預言家包括醫療保健行業、軍工綜合體、華爾街、銀行業、房地產業、製造業、教師工會和汽車行業的領導者和影響者。這些行業領導者和影響者中的每一位都透過社交媒體和高層網絡向各國“預言”，不僅影響一個國家的國內政策，或影響一個國家的外交政策，而且一次影響多個國家的國內和外交政策。工業先知可能是先知隊伍中最有影響力的。 這裡提到的現代先知類別是具有相互競爭的訊息的先知類別，與以利亞時代的宗教、政治和傳播環境非常相似。媒體、學術界、政治、宗教和工業階層的先知與耶和華先知所傳達的訊息和功效相競爭。我們剛剛讀到的《列王紀上》22:1-40這個故事的寓意是，人類在整個歷史中都在藐視獨一真神，豐富自己的思想、意識形態和人生哲學，同時遠離神、反對神。為了進一步深入了解他們的想法和宣傳，選定的聲音被支持，以強化在媒體、宗教、政治、學術界和工業界公開的不負責任和錯誤的想法。 這些人兜售肉慾、自私自利的議程，進而帶來利潤。從歷史上看，耶和華總是有至少一位（如果不是更多的話）先知，每一代都有一位納維·哈希姆（Navi Hashem），一位正義的傳教士，他會用愛心向社會傳講耶穌基督的好消息，並告訴願意聆聽的社會真理。