Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.'
In Jeremiah 23 we can read what God says on the matter. Jeremiah 23 ---->
Sadly all five gifts of the church are included in this. The Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers. You must test the spirit before you take anything from any of them or get too deeply involved with them. Anyone can read up books on any of the Gifts of the Spirit of God and then start claiming expertise on the word of God. They then put your life in danger.
Before you go to any of them carry out basic investigation asking:
1) What has this person done for God?
2) How long has this person been around?
Time test is necessary here. The longer they have successfully been doing the work of God the more genuine they are likely to be.
As you are with them:
How to Know the Prophetic
1) Does it lead to Jesus? Does it glorify Jesus in your life? Does it get you closer to Jesus? or is it driving you away from the Lord. Is it telling you that you need them to get to God?
Deuteronomy 13: 1 – 3
2) What kind of fruit do you have after the prophecy or your ongoing encounter with them? Every prophecy must bring you comfort, edification, exaltation.
If you forget a prophecy after receiving it, it is not of the Lord. Prophecy should bring you holiness, happiness, joy, peace. It should strengthen you.
If you remember it, it is from the Lord.
3) Does it agree with the Word of God?
4) Does it produce liberty or bondage? Do you get worse? Do you remain the same? Are the same demons still there? Is this person taking from you? Are they draining you in any way, shape, or form (including your money)?
5) Does it witness with your spirit? Prophecy should be confirming what God has already told you or that which you know from God. 1 Corinthians 14:3
All prophecy is confirmation of what you already know.
Prayer:
Lord protect us your people from harm. Protect us lord. Protect us.
Lord send us the real prophets with the real gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Lord raise prophets from amongst us. Give us the gift of prophecy.
Father give us the gift of prophecy and keep us biblical.
Raise your hand to heaven and say:
Father give me the gift of prophesy and keep me biblical and scriptural in Jesus Holy name Lord. I give you praise Lord. Amen.
These points are summarised from Pastor Benny Hinn teaching video.