| BkIII:19.III.2 | Perhaps the word prophet is associated with martyrdom, sacrifice, or criticism of the prevailing system. In the past many of those who were blessed with being prophets had to travel a world in which humanity was not fully prepared to hear the truth directly. Resistance to God's love was still great. However, these are different times. What served in the past does not necessarily serve in the present. To continue the same approach would be to cling to a past that has disappeared, and to a rigid system that can only break from its inflexibility. Wise is the one who can recognize the signs of the times. |