Hearing critical words (Amos 7:7-17)
We can and must test prophetic messages we receive.
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Who is able to helpfully critique a faith community? We live in a time of ever-increasing narratives coming from widely diverse perspectives. Many claim that theirs is a message from God, a revealing truth that is urgently needed. To whom should we listen?
