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A prophet’s frankness can be viewed as
harshness and insensitivity!
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A prophet’s rudeness and poor manners can be
the prophet’s “cop-out” for the need of being conformed into the
image of Jesus.
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A prophet’s focus on right & wrong and black &
white can be perceived as intolerance!
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A prophet’s boldness can hinder personal
relationships!
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A prophet’s need to be alone with God can be
interpreted as being “aloof,” “more spiritual” or “uncaring!”
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A prophet’s non-conforming ways can make
personal relationships difficult.
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A prophet’s strong desire to convey the truth
can be interpreted as showing little interest in listening to
another point of view!
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A prophet’s emphasis upon “groups” can be
interpreted as disinterest in individual needs!
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A prophet’s emphasis upon “individuals” can be
interpreted as disinterest in groups!
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A prophet faces the danger of being proud of
rhetoric and persuasiveness!
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A prophet can depend too much on “own ability”
to speak into the lives of others rather than on the Holy Spirit
to convict!