"The prophet could be compared to the court jester who keeps the king honest and on course. The prophet is the passion, the justice, the truth-speaker of God, especially to all forms of institutional idolatry. They are set up for conflict and rejection."(R. Rohr "Radical Grace" p. 240-241)
It is always a great argument as to when something is truly a prophetic voice. I often hear something called prophetic when the person claiming it agrees with what is being said.
The only thing that I am sure of is that a prophet can only be taken seriously who is engaged in the life of the community in which they are prophesying. Prophetic utterances from without are critiques, and while having a role, should not have too big an influence.
As I stated in the opening I have heard and read claims of prophesy from both sides of the aisles. As long as they are still engaged with the group, I'll give them their due.
Blessings,
Ed
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