1. A prophet must not contradict anything God has previously revealed.
2. A prophecy must exalt Jesus Christ.
3. A prophets life must be consistent with the prophecy he or she gives.
4. Because someone meets the above criteria does not necessarily mean that the message is from God. The leaders of each particular assembly should be the ones who make the determination.
5. Prophecies should be tested, and if they hold true, they should not be despised.