Boy, this article is right on time! There is such misunderstanding of prophecy. Unfortunately, some Christians want a prophet to tell them their future like a fortune teller would. But the Bible says in John 16 that the Holy Spirit will show US things to come, not the prophet. They way we find out is by praying in the Holy Ghost (tongues). Some Christians are too lazy to do that on their own! They run around from this meeting to that meeting looking for a "word from God". My pastor says, "If you want a "word from God", then read your Bible out loud!" LOL Prophecy is NOT primarily for personal words, it is for forth-telling what God is saying in this hour to His Body, and it will ALWAYS involve His Word, if it is true prophecy. The Holy Spirit only speaks the Word of God and ALWAYS glorifies Jesus, and speaks with love, so if your 'prophecy' does not meet the check list above, then throw it out! Another thing to think about is that personal "prophecy" gets confused with the Word of Knowledge and the Word of Wisdom, not only by the person receiving it but also by the person giving it.

Every Christian should know these three points. It would save much confusion in churches. Good article. Thanks cfaith.