Lord has a precious investment in them: He has given them of His own nature, grace, gifts, and ministry, and to whom much is given, much is required (Lk. 12:48). Those who are called to this realm of ministry will be judged more strictly than others (Jas. 3:1). This principle seems to apply especially to those called to be prophets. Those whom He calls to speak directly for Him with a “Thus saith the Lord” are given much. But in the same way much more is required of them in obedience, integrity,