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A '''prophet''' is one who speaks for [[God]] through divine revelation.  Prophets in the [[Bible]] usually predict future events and the words of a prophet must always come to pass.  If they do not, then he is a [[false prophet]] and must be put to death according to the book of [[Deuteronomy]]. This was the main way prophets under the old testament could be judged – when their predictions come true, they can be said to be true profits.<ref>Ezekiel 33:33</ref>

A '''prophet''' is one who predicts something in the future with greater accuracy than pure chance.  A prophet need not be 100% accurate; a financial prophet who is right merely 51% of the time could obtain unlimited wealth.

 

 

Religious prophets speak for [[God]] through divine revelation.  Prophets in the [[Bible]] usually predict future events and the words of a prophet must always come to pass.  If they do not, then he is a [[false prophet]] and could be put to death according to the book of [[Deuteronomy]]. This was the main way prophets under the old testament could be judged – when their predictions come true, they can be said to be true prophets.<ref>Ezekiel 33:33</ref>

{{cquote|Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits —Matthew 7:15-16a}}

{{cquote|Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits —Matthew 7:15-16a}}

Predictions of the future were typically used to prove that they spoke for God. The purpose of prophets was mainly to correct wrongs.

Predictions of the future were typically used to prove that they spoke for God. The purpose of prophets was mainly to correct wrongs.