Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 14:5, “I wish you all…prophesied.” He also wrote in 1 Corinthians 14:32, “The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.” We who prophesy words from the Lord are first held accountable to ourselves. What is our motive? What is our intent? Only God and the person delivering the word can answer those questions. Paul is encouraging those of us who prophesy to make sure our motive and our character are as pure as the word we declare…

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart by acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.” (Psalms 19:14 NKJV)