Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has strongly weighed in on the recent government directive to review all prophecies, describing the move as an unnecessary overreach into private religious expressions.
Bentil maintained that the initiative extends beyond the proper role of government and could draw state institutions into matters they are neither trained nor prepared to manage.
He stressed that such an undertaking would inevitably become overwhelming and difficult to control.
“In fact, if you try, you will give up soon because you will have a long line of lunatics, kooks, disheveled bums, and funky apostles in metalshod shoes lining up all night and day to tell you what they saw about the president last night at 14:40 GMT… which must be dealt with immediately!!!
“They will speak some tongues and vibrate in your office, eh…. Especially the fat ones… You will give up soon!!”
Kofi Bentil
Bentil called on the authorities to prioritize their constitutional responsibilities, emphasizing the urgent need to address the nation’s pressing infrastructural challenges.
He stressed that efforts should be directed toward improving essential services such as road networks, bridges, and other public facilities, rather than diverting attention to matters outside the government’s mandate.
While defending the freedom of religious expression, Bentil made it clear that errant prophets should still be subject to the law.
He stressed that legal and law enforcement mechanisms should deal with those who violate the rights of others through their declarations. “Let the law and law enforcement deal with them. In time, they will learn!!”
While uncertain that decision-makers would take his counsel seriously, Bentil grounded his viewpoint in his extensive experience with religious figures, noting that his insights come from more than four decades of close interaction with prophets.
Prophets Cautioned Against Sensationalism
Kofi Bentil extended his criticism beyond the government to include prophets, making a pointed distinction between genuine spiritual leaders and those motivated primarily by the pursuit of public attention and acclaim.
He underscored that true prophets devote their gifts and ministry to honoring God and serving the nation faithfully, prioritizing spiritual purpose over personal fame or recognition from the public.
“Genuine prophets don’t seek sensation or personal fame with their ministry; they seek solutions and will only go public if the Lord instructs them to and for a specific reason.
“No genuine prophet breaches spiritual protocol just to bring attention to themselves or shame others or create sensation or personal fame; they seek solutions and do the will of God as instructed.”
Kofi Bentil
Bentil urged those who claim prophetic authority to carefully consider the significance and weight of their revelations before making them public.
He stressed that while individuals have the right to receive and believe in their own spiritual messages, they do not have the right to cause national unrest or infringe on the peace of others by presenting their ministry in sensational or disruptive ways.
“If you get a prophecy, ask for directions on how to process it and how to communicate it for solutions, as Jesus would do!” He cautioned that chasing sensationalism would lead to violations of privacy and breaches of the law.
Bentil ended with a firm reminder that divine authority does not exempt anyone from facing legal repercussions.
He cautioned that those who choose to sensationalize their prophecies risk violating individuals’ privacy, breaking the law, and ultimately facing prosecution.
He stressed that even in such situations, no divine intervention would occur, as spiritual principles do not protect people from the consequences of indiscretion, immaturity, recklessness, or willful disobedience committed under the guise of prophecy.
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