Critique and Controversy: Priscilla Shire

Aug 17, 2024

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Introduction

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  • Today's Theme: Criticism of Priscilla Shire

Criticism of Priscilla Shire

Background

  • Known for the movie "War Room"
  • Criticized for being misleading despite being a good speaker

Key Arguments Against Priscilla Shire

  1. Fresh Revelation vs. Second-Hand Revelation

    • Claims that Christians should seek "Fresh Revelation" directly from God
    • This is seen as diminishing the sufficiency of the Bible
    • Equates "Second-Hand Revelation" with the Bible
    • Compared to the book "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young, criticized for similar reasons
  2. Hearing the Voice of God

    • Priscilla teaches that the voice of God can be heard audibly, based on Samuel's experience
    • Contradicted by Hebrews 1:1-2; God has spoken through His Son, recorded in the scriptures
    • Believes in personal revelations, dreams, and prompts, criticized for this belief
    • Proverbs 28:26 warns against trusting in one's own mind
  3. Women Preaching

    • Priscilla preaches to mixed audiences
    • Claims to have spiritual covering if invited by a pastor
    • Criticized for violating biblical teachings on the roles of women in the church (1 Corinthians 14:33-38, 1 Timothy 2:11-14)
  4. Associations with False Teachers

    • Priscilla collaborates with Joyce Meyer, Beth Moore, and appears on TBN and Daystar
    • Violates scriptures on associations with false teachers (2 John 1:9-11, Ephesians 5:11)
    • Criticized for supporting and collaborating with other controversial figures

Conclusion

  • Jordan's View: Priscilla Shire mixes truth with error, misrepresenting the word of God
  • Advice: Christians should mark and avoid Priscilla Shire to maintain faithfulness to biblical teachings

References

  • Key Scriptures Cited:
    • 2 Timothy 3:16-17
    • Hebrews 4:12
    • Proverbs 28:26
    • 2 Peter 1:18-19
    • 1 Corinthians 14:33-38
    • 1 Timothy 2:11-14
    • 2 Timothy 4:3-4
    • 2 John 1:9-11
    • Ephesians 5:11