In the modern schools of prophecy, and in books on the subject, they teach people to use "sanctified imagination." They tell them to practice and not to worry about being deceived or getting it wrong: the end justifies the means. A great example comes from Experiencing the Heavenly Realm by Judy Franklin and Beni Johnson:
Notice what's being said here. It's not a gift given to a person from God, it's something they actively develop. When someone gives us a gift, we don't do anything for it; we just accept it and say thank you. Notice also that Franklin says there's danger of error but that's okay because the danger of missing out is worse than the danger of getting it wrong. However, that's not what God tells us in His word. One false prophecy or vision makes that person a false prophet. James Goll is quoted as saying: " . . . any believer can develop the seer capacity." It no longer a gift in Goll's estimation but something a person develops on their own. Finally, notice how Franklin casually tosses in "There is also a danger in calling something unclean God has called clean," completely misusing and distorting this passage of scripture. What you're seeing in this quote is just the tip of the iceberg; the whole book was inspired directly from Hell. And it's from books and teaching like this that modern so-called prophets are getting their teaching.
Do you understand what can happen with your spirit in the spirit realm? You can actually internally see, hear, and speak with your spiritual eyes, ears, and voice. As I began to grasp this concept, it began to make more sense to me. I have often found this concept to be an obstacle to those who want to see into the spiritual realm but have difficulty doing so. You first have to realize that it’s not unlike seeing with our imaginations. Bob Jones, the prophet, uses the term “sanctified imagination.” Pastor Bill Johnson says, “A sanctified imagination positions you for dreams and visions.”
To imagine, you form an image of something in your mind. You actually use your mind to see something that is unreal. What I’m
talking about here isn’t something that you make up in your mind; it’s something you observe that didn’t come from your mind. It’s
something you experience. In Discovering the Seer in You, James Goll states, “I am convinced that any believer can develop the seer
capacity.”
Now, I can hear people say “That’s just vain imagination and you’ll go into error if you imagine stuff.” I agree that there is a danger
of error if we imagine things. But there is also a danger of missing out on incredibly powerful and godly experiences because of the fear of being deceived. There is also a danger in calling something unclean God has called clean.—Judy Franklin, Experiencing the Heavenly Realm, Ch. 5
Notice what's being said here. It's not a gift given to a person from God, it's something they actively develop. When someone gives us a gift, we don't do anything for it; we just accept it and say thank you. Notice also that Franklin says there's danger of error but that's okay because the danger of missing out is worse than the danger of getting it wrong. However, that's not what God tells us in His word. One false prophecy or vision makes that person a false prophet. James Goll is quoted as saying: " . . . any believer can develop the seer capacity." It no longer a gift in Goll's estimation but something a person develops on their own. Finally, notice how Franklin casually tosses in "There is also a danger in calling something unclean God has called clean," completely misusing and distorting this passage of scripture. What you're seeing in this quote is just the tip of the iceberg; the whole book was inspired directly from Hell. And it's from books and teaching like this that modern so-called prophets are getting their teaching.
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