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This episode discusses the biblical distinctions between true and false prophets, emphasizing the importance of godly character and discernment in prophetic ministry.

True Prophets vs. False Prophets: The Biblical Test the Church Has Forgotten | KIB 538 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description Welcome to Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Episode 538 with Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake. How does Scripture distinguish between a true prophet and a false prophet? In an age filled with competing prophetic voices, sensational claims, and growing deception, believers must return to the biblical standard. In this teaching, Dr. Lake examines the lives of the Old Testament prophets to demonstrate that God's primary qualification for prophetic ministry has never been giftedness—it has always been godly character. From Moses and Samuel to Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Elijah, Daniel, and John the Baptist, the biblical pattern reveals prophets who were first transformed by God's holiness before they proclaimed His message. This episode also exposes the defining characteristics of false prophets found throughout Scripture and explains why discernment is becoming increasingly essential as we approach the return of Christ. Mary Lou Lake begins with important prayer updates regarding upcoming occult calendar dates and shares insights into spiritual warfare…

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Host: Dr. Michael Lake

Guest: Mary Lou Lake

Topics covered

• true prophets
• false prophets
• biblical discernment
• spiritual warfare
• godly character
• prophetic ministry

Keywords

• prophets
• discernment
• spiritual warfare
• biblical standard
• character
• deception
• intercession

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